There is "palpable anger" among police ranks at news of an effectively zero pay increase this year, the representative body for officers has said.
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI) said the latest decision means that officers have now seen their salary levels eroded by more than 20% over the last 10 years.
PFNI chairman Mark Lindsay described the move as disrespectful, particularly coming after tireless work during the Covid-19 pandemic.