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Around five per cent of Scotland’s police officers will be eligible for retirement by next summer sparking fresh fears of a recruitment crisis. ‌

A total of 914 officers can opt to retire in the period up to June 30 next year, with a further 148 members of police staff also eligible, according to new figures. The Scottish Police Federation ( SPF ), which represents 98 per cent of all police officers in Scotland, warned that if large numbers of officers choose to leave the service at the same time, it will put even further pressure on the front line. ‌

However, Police Scotland said it keeps retirement rates under close review, and that its “ recruitment pipeline is healthy”. The organisation has struggled to recruit and retain officers following a sharp drop in the num

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