'Great cops' could leave their jobs because they're forced to give evidence in court during their holidays
The Police Federation is complaining officers are being forced to cut short holidays to give evidence in court which could lead to "great cops" quitting.
West Midlands Police Federation rep and Detective Sergeant Jason Dooley claimed he was threatened and was worried he would be arrested himself in front of his daughter if he did not return from a holiday.
He said: “Threats were being made and I feared I could’ve been arrested in front of my daughter if I didn’t come back from my holiday to give evidence in court. This is happening far too often, and it’s shocking. We have the right to a private life too.
"If things do not change, the Force will lose great cops if things don’t change soon.
“Because of an ongoing problem that’s being caused by the CJS (Criminal Justice System), the welfare of our officers is being seriously impacted. It’s crazy."
The Detective Sergeant was ordered to attend a court case that having been brought forward coincided with his pre-booked annual leave.
