Perspectives on police voluntary resignations

Cox-Forshaw, C, Davis-Crane, N ORCID: 0009-0009-0956-7269, Hagan, R, Blockley, T and James, A ORCID: 0000-0001-5460-406X (2026) Perspectives on police voluntary resignations. Policing & Society. ISSN 1043-9463

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Abstract

This article explores voluntary police resignations through the broader lens of workforce expectations and the need for a more sustainable approach to policing careers. It begins with a review of the literature on police resignation and retention, followed by an overview of recent findings on why individuals choose to join the police, and an analysis of Freedom of Information Act (2024) data on voluntary resignations. These findings are then examined in relation to wider workforce research to consider the implications of rising resignation rates. The article concludes with recommendations for further research and practical strategies to support leadership, well being and a sustainable model of policing in the years to come.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	4407 Policy and Administration; 4402 Criminology; 44 Human Society; 8.1 Organisation and delivery of services; 1602 Criminology; 1605 Policy and Administration; 1607 Social Work; 4407 Policy and administration; 4408 Political science
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General) H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV7231 Criminal Justice Administrations > HV7551 Police. Detectives. Constabulary
Divisions:	Law and Justice Studies
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis
Date of acceptance:	4 October 2026
Date of first compliant Open Access:	2 November 2026
Date Deposited:	02 Nov 2026 14:41
Last Modified:	02 Nov 2026 14:41
DOI or ID number:	10.1080/10439463.2026.2748369
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/29795

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