Speaking of...

[scumdog]

Changing subjects but on a similar theme: to show that there is no shortage of recruits it is rumoured that any waiting recruits (those who have been accepted but from an area with the required level of staff) will be admitted to the police college to fill the gaps - even if it means their area is overstaffed on their graduation.

Another way of the government telling inaccurate 'truths'.

[idb]

Changing subjects but on a similar theme: to show that there is no shortage of recruits it is rumoured that any waiting recruits (those who have been accepted but from an area with the required level of staff) will be admitted to the police college to fill the gaps - even if it means their area is overstaffed on their graduation.

Another way of the government telling inaccurate 'truths'.

Also, I understand that the gummint hasn't yet defined what the 1,000 extra police staff are likely to be yet.
Looks like you might be getting the tea lady with the squeaky trolley back again SD.

[RantyDave]

Also, I understand that the gummint hasn't yet defined what the 1,000 extra police staff are likely to be yet.

"Now, you stand behind this bush and point this thing at any bikers you see. If the number goes above fifty..."

Dave

[idb]

"Now, you stand behind this bush and point this thing at any bikers you see. If the number goes above fifty..."

Dave

Oh! 45678910

[scumdog]

Oh! 45678910

THAT'S the number!!

[Krayy]

...Fundamentally, it amounts to; "The big boy from overseas did it and ran away."..

Which reminds me, I must ask the in-laws for the latest Christopher Brookmyre book for Xmas.