Making officers healthier and happier will help protect the public, says chief

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Making officers healthier and happier will help protect the public, says chief

Force is set to introduce extra leave for personnel, and head is also determined to help officers' finances as much as he can.

CC Bill Skelly spoke to Police Oracle in his office in Nettleham, Lincs

Date - 4th July 2017
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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Extra days off are set to be introduced at a force in order to keep officers and staff healthy and motivated. Lincolnshire Police Chief Constable Bill Skelly says he is putting wellbeing at the front and centre of his agenda – and may...

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