The West Australian government rejects claims by the Police Union that dissatisfaction is behind hundreds of officers leaving the force, instead saying it is a sign of the booming economy.
The WA Police Union says a "disturbing" lack of empathy from senior executives in the police force has caused hundreds of officers to quit over the past year.The union claims officers are dissatisfied with managementMore than 300 officers have left the WA Police since July last year, with senior constables making up the biggest proportion of resignations.
The union has also hit back at claims that officers are leaving the force in droves to chase more appealing jobs in the resources sector. But Mr Kelly said the increasing number of resignations was a result of officers prioritising their mental health, rather than a consequence of the labour market. The number of staff who have accessed mental health support programs has also grown significantly, more than tripling from 777 in 2019 to 2,619 last year.
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