MORE than 100 retired Lancashire Police officers have been re-employed in civilian roles while still claiming a force pension.
A total of 105 constables, sergeants, inspectors and chief inspectors have been re-hired in the past five years in a variety of roles including with the Force Major Investigation Team, intelligence unit, firearms, public protection, road policing, counter-terrorism, digital forensics and serious and organised crime.
The practice, known as ‘double-dipping’, is legal and is prevalent in the police service where officers can retire after 30 years’ service.
The figures, revealed under a Freedom of Information Act request, show that so far in this financial year 2011-10, seven former officers have been re-employed.
Lancashire Constabulary is facing £43m cuts over the next four years.
The ‘double-dipping’ officers included four chief inspectors, 61 constables, eight inspectors, 31 sergeants and one superintendent.
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