How many police officers have retired/left?

Summary

The Isle of Man Constabulary responded to a request for data on police officer departures and staffing levels, disclosing full information regarding resignations, retirements, and the gap between actual and authorized headcount.

Key Facts

• There were 7 resignations and 7 retirements in the three months leading up to 15 May 2017.
• The physical number of officers serving as of 15 May 2017 was 203, including two part-time officers.
• The Full Time Equivalent (FTE) total for the force was 202.1.
• The authorized headcount for the Constabulary is 220 officers.
• The request was received on 15 May 2017 and the response was issued on 31 May 2017.

Data Disclosed

• 7 resignations
• 7 retirements
• 203 physical officers
• 202.1 FTE
• 220 authorized officers
• 15 May 2017
• 31 May 2017
• 13 May 2017
• IM87862I

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

., -i- i . · .· . -. -. · ; '. _ r ·.· . ' . \ ' ,. . >' . 31st May 2017 MEOIRYN SHEE-ELLAN VANNIN Our Ref: IM87862I ISLE OF MAN CONSTABULARY Freedom of Information 8Freedomof nfonnation Seyrsnys Fyssffee I write in connection with your request for information dated 13th May 2017, which was received by this office on 15th May 2017. I note you seek access to the following information: a) How many police officers have retired in the last three months b) How many police officers left in the last three months c) What and how many staff police posts should be as to the number now Following receipt of your request searches were conducted within the Isle of Man Constabulary to locate information relevant to your request. A clarification question was asked: Do you mean - the difference in numbers of Police Officers we are permitted to have, governed by head count, compared to the number of officers we physically have serving as Police Officers? To which you agreed. I can confirm that the Isle of Man Constabulary hold the information you have requested. To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within the Organisational Development Department. I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full. a) And b) As at 15th May 2017, the Constabulary has had 7 resignations and 7 retirements in the last 3 months. c) The physical number of officers as at today is 203 (two part-time officers included) Full Time Equivalent totals 202.1. The actual number the Constabulary should have is 220 . Should you have any further inquiries concerning this matter, please write or contact quoting the reference number abo Yours sincerely Freedom of Information Officer Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with this response to your Freedom of Information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post to The Freedom of Information Officer, Isle of Man Constabulary, Dukes Avenue, Douglas, IM2 4RG. An electronic version and paper version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1 Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act; or 2 Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested. In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your rights to review is on the Information Commissioner's website at: https://www.inforights.im/ Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about Freedom of Information requests can be found https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/freedom-of-information/ Yours sincerely

Freedom of Information Officer Complaints If you are not satisfied with the service you have received in relation to your request and wish to make a complaint or request a review of our decision you should write to the Head of Information Management, Information Management Department, Isle of Man Constabulary, Police Headquarters, Dukes Avenue, Douglas, ISLE OF MAN, IM2 4RG. If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your Force complaint or review, you may apply directly to the Isle of Man Information Commissioner, 151 Floor, Prospect House, Prospect Hill, Douglas, ISLE OF MAN, IM11ET.