The past 12 months have been marked by industrial strife and the frustrations of public sector workers.
NHS staff, social care workers and local government employees have all used their muscle to secure better pay. Police officers are just as essential but often get forgotten about when pay claims are discussed.
They do a difficult job in trying circumstances and are the first people who rush to danger. But our officers cannot strike and do not have the same leverage as others in the public sector.
