Officers on recuperative duties

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.22.026812

I note you seek access to the following information:

Could you please supply me with the numbers of uniformed officers (constable to Cheif constable) that are on recuperative duties (not carrying out full duties ie frontline/nights) and on full pay for the following time scales:

1. Total number per month for the last 3 years Oct 2019 - Sept 2022

2. Total number of officers on recuperative duties for over 6 months but under 12 months.

3. Total number of officers on recuperative duties for over 12 months but under 18 months

4 Total number of officers on recuperative duties for over 18 months but under 24 months

5. Total number of officers on recuperate duties for over 24 months but under 30 months

6. Total number of officers on recuperative duties for over 30 months.

7. Could you also please send me a copy of your policy that deals with officers on recuperative duties

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Q1 - Total number per month for the last 3 years Oct 2019 - Sept 2022
Q2 - Total number of officers on recuperative duties for over 6 months but under 12 months.
Q3 - Total number of officers on recuperative duties for over 12 months but under 18 months
Q4 - Total number of officers on recuperative duties for over 18 months but under 24 months
Q5 - Total number of officers on recuperate duties for over 24 months but under 30 months
Q6 - Total number of officers on recuperative duties for over 30 months.

Please find attached spreadsheet with information pursuant to your request, questions 1 to 6.

Q7 - Could you also please send me a copy of your policy that deals with officers on recuperative duties

Please find refer to the attached PDF pursuant to your request, question 7

Recuperative Duties Overview
Police Officer Recuperative Duties Guidance