Police suspensions on full pay are costing taxpayers a record £60 million annually—£163,000 per day—with costs rising despite fewer officers suspended. Higher salaries, increased National Insurance contributions, and more senior officers being placed on “gardening leave” fuel the spike. Suspended officers now number over 750, up from 100 in 2021, with some cases dragging on for years while officers keep full pay and pensions. AI tools are helping uncover misconduct, but backlogs persist. Critics demand urgent reform to curb this “absurd waste,” as officials launch a review to restore public trust and ensure accountability.
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