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Reduction in starting pay for police

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JessM Tue 15-Jan-13 17:31:54

Interesting news re police pay. New starters to get paid much less in future.
They will now start at about £2,500 less than the pay for newly qualified teachers. (previously they got paid more)
I would support this differential as teachers have to have a degree in Education or a degree plus a PGCE before they can start work. I know that some police trainees have degrees but it is not a requirement.
I also think teachers have to face a room full of teenagers on their own, whereas police in this country always do things in pairs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21027176