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Pay offer shows Manx officers are 'respected'

Isle of Man Police Federation welcomes payout

A one-off pay offer of £3000 shows Manx police officers are 'respected'.

That's according to the Chair of the Isle of Man Police Federation.

Speaking to Manx Radio Barry Hand said it's a good start in terms of ensuring better pay for Manx officers.

Home Affairs Minister Jane Poole-Wilson announced the payment in Tynwald yesterday saying it was a way of addressing 'recruitment and retention issues while long-term pay solutions are explored'.

Mr Hand has described it as 'step one' but believes there's a lot more work to be done:

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