4 in 10 UK female police officers think about quitting due to low morale

London, July 16 (ANI): Four in 10 women police officers in the UK have considered leaving the force because of low morale, according to a survey.

e study conducted by the Independent Police Commission revealed that female officers cited reasons including lack of flexible working and issues surrounding childcare.

The survey, covering 3,410 women officers in England and Wales , found 40 percent of female officers said they had given serious thought to leaving the force, The BBC reports.

Over three quarters were downbeat about what the future held for the service, the survey revealed.

Independent Police Commission chairman Lord Stevens said they have learnt that 'morale is a key issue facing our police service at present.'

"The police service plays a key role in our society and with evidence showing that where morale is high, best performance is attained, it is crucial that we give due consideration to addressing these concerns," the report quoted Stevens, as saying. (ANI)