British police officers are demanding wage increases at all levels

British police chiefs have called for a pay rise for officers amid fears of lower wages and a spate of scandals that could cost thousands, the Daily Mail reports. The future of the UK police could be at stake until the UK police force gets pay rises at all levels, a UK police chief has said. In addition, despite government efforts to hire another 20,000 officers, UK police chiefs are warning of a surge in layoffs.

UK police salaries have fallen by almost 17% since 2010, with starting salaries falling from £33,000 to £23,500 - £26,700 of inflation-adjusted GDP. The police chief issued a statement. The Police Pay Advisory Council has warned that a third of officers have less than five years' experience, but many have considered leaving after "a series of police scandals," reports The Independent.According to the Home Office, UK police officers have already received pay increases, overtime and other compensation, and most recruits share job satisfaction.

Furthermore, he added: "Any salary increase should take into account the impact of officers' living expenses and be fully funded. He also said they had submitted evidence to the Police Pay Verification Office and asked that their salary recommendations to the government take all of these factors into account.