Summary
Many police officers in Sussex are taking second jobs because they find it hard to live on their salaries. Recent data showed that 126 officers had second jobs in May 2025. This situation is part of a larger trend across the UK, where more than 4,000 officers had second jobs last year.
Key Facts
- Sussex police officers are experiencing financial difficulties and taking second jobs.
- The Sussex Police Federation reported that Sussex is one of the most expensive counties outside London.
- In May 2025, 126 Sussex officers were working second jobs.
- Surrey and Sussex Police acknowledge the financial difficulties faced by their officers.
- In 2024, over 4,000 officers in the UK had permission for secondary employment, double the number from 2019.
- The Police Federation of England and Wales is concerned about how police pay has decreased.
- The Police Federation is urging the government to address police pay issues.
