Claim: A new police officer in 2010 has seen a real-terms increase in pay of 32%.
Fact-check: Have some police officers had a 32% pay rise? - Full Fact
Verdict: correct given the pay progression this officer would have received if continually in post, but this increase is unlikely to reflect the experience of most officers today.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Joseph O'Leary
Date published: 2017-09-13T00:00:00