NI chief constable concerned over lack of Catholics applying to join police

PSNI officers patrol the student area of Belfast (PA)
PSNI officers patrol the student area of Belfast (PA)
Tue, 11 Feb, 2025 - 20:53
Rebecca Black, PA

Northern Ireland’s chief constable has said the number of Catholics applying to join police is lower than he would like to see.

Around 3,500 applications have been received in the latest recruitment campaign for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), which closes on Wednesday.

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