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Workforce Composition Figures

We aim to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve.  The table below gives a breakdown of police officers and staff by perceived community background, gender and ethnicity.

% Perceived Protestant

% Perceived Roman Catholic  

% Not determined

% Female

% Male  

  % Ethnic Minority

Total

Police Officers

67.36

30.41

2.23

26.82

73.18

0.47

7050

Police Staff

77.88

18.95

3.17

64.16

35.84

0.52

2486


Figures accurate  as at 01.11.12    

As of 1 October 2008 all Police Staff are now permanent employees of the NIPB and under the direction and control of the Chief Constable.