16th March 2011
Professor Jennifer [email protected]
12th July 2011
Facing the future in the new policing
landscape
14th May 2012
16th March 2011
OUTLINE
Context
Respondent details
Assessment of
• Physical Working environment
• Risk
• Career issues
Flexible working
Future Concerns
Context• Introduction of Police and Crime Commissioners; • Phasing out of the Serious Organised Crime Agency and the creation of a new National
Crime Agency;• Phasing out of the National Policing Improvement Agency, reviewing its role;• Repositioning of ACPO as the national organisation responsible for providing the
professional leadership for the police service;• Proposed professional policing body;• Winsor2-pay and conditions;• 20% across the board cuts.
The sample
Total responses 3,424
• One in ten of all serving women officers
• However not fully representative as– not all ranks sampled – over representation of sergeants and
inspectors – under-representation of constables
16th March 2011
Demographics
• 73% partnered
• 80% in 30s and 40s (av 38 years)
• 60% have caring responsibilities
• 33% have degrees
Demographic Headlines
1 in 5 primary carers (20%)
1 in 5 working part time (20%)
About two thirds of those with primary or joint caring responsibilities work full time
4.2% presently on restricted/recuperative duties due to pregnancy
Under 2 years 0.5%
3-5 years 13%
6-10 years 26%
11-19 years 29%
20-29 years 27%
30 plus years 1%
Length of Service
Average 14 years
Career mentoring/promotion oppsLeast satisfied with career mentoring •Part time•Having a degree•Caring for children•Being gay/bi-sexual/trans-gendered•On NPPF programme
Least satisfied with promotion opportunities•Sergeants•Neighbourhood/secondees•Having a degree•Being in 30s•Being gay/ bi-sexual/trans-gendered•Doing Ospre
AspiredCurrent
Constable Sergeant Inspecting Superintending ACPO
Constable 38% 28% 4% 4% 1%
Sergeant 22% 60% 17% 2%
Inspector 54% 42% 4%
C/Inspector 9% 74% 16%
Career rank aspirations
Flexible working: Tried to negotiate?
• Yes, currently 14%
• Yes, within the last year 13%
• Yes, over a year ago 17%
• No 56%
Flexible working: Legal options
4% Initiated a grievance/fairness to work procedure
23% Considered asking legal advice from the Police Federation
15% Considered embarking on an Employment Tribunal
Some pointers
Physical environment priorities •Breast feed arrangements •Room temperature control
Career support priorities •Promotion opportunities •Career mentoring
Better risk assessments and maintaining contact Improvements in flexible working •Forces’ attitudes •Information •Support
Who is more likely to think about leaving
Mid careerIn 30sInspectors/constablesFirearms/secondeesPart timeCare responsibilities
Pointers
•Worried by financial implications of Winsor2• Concerned about potential privatisation• Pessimistic about the future of the Service• Anticipate less flexibility •Know little about proposed Police Professional Body• No enthusiasm for a graduate profession• See women leaders as more likely to be transformational or situational