UK Police Money, Conditions & Career Guides
Detailed guides to police terms and conditions, maternity and sick pay, pension scheme administrators, leaving the service and civilian careers for former officers — all linked directly to our 2026/27 pay and tax calculators.
Police Pay & Conditions (England & Wales): Annual Leave, Maternity & Sick Pay →
The 25-to-30 day annual leave scale (Annex O reform), 26 weeks full Occupational Maternity Pay (Annex R), return-to-work rules, pension accrual on leave and rolling 12-month sick pay (Annex K).
Best Jobs for Ex-Police Officers in the UK (2026/27 Salaries & Tax Guide) →
High-paying second careers for former PCs, PIP2 Detectives, Sergeants and Inspectors — plus how drawing a police pension alongside a civilian salary triggers the £50,270 40% tax threshold.
Leaving the Police Before Retirement: Notice Period, Deferred Pension & Re-joining →
Regulation 14 notice period (1 month), refund of contributions (<2 years) vs deferred 2015 CARE pension (2+ years), the 5-year re-joining link rule and pro-rata annual leave.
Who Runs My Police Pension? UK Force Administrator Directory (XPS, Equiniti, LPPA, SPPA) →
Find the pension administrator, member portal and McCloud Remediable Service Statement contact for every UK police force across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, BTP and MDP.
Do Special Constables Get Paid? Allowances, Expenses, Sick Pay & PFEW Membership →
How out-of-pocket expenses, mileage, boot allowances, Employer Supported Policing (ESP) and loss-of-remuneration sick pay (up to £32,256–£52,014) work for volunteer Special Constables.