A former Scotland Yard Chief Detective Inspector has hit out at the record number of police officers working "desk duties" on full pay, declaring the situation is "out of control".

Speaking to GB News, Mike Neville said he had personally seen "ridiculous" cases of officers being granted "light duties", claiming it is "too easy".

A former Scotland Yard Chief Detective Inspector has hit out at the record number of police officers working "desk duties" on full pay, declaring the situation is "out of control".Speaking to GB News, Mike Neville said he had personally seen "ridiculous" cases of officers being granted "light duties...{ai:summary}<p>A former Scotland Yard chief detective inspector says record numbers of officers are on "desk duties" at full pay, calling it "out of control."</p><p>Mike Neville told GB News he has seen "ridiculous" cases of "light duties" being granted, calling it "too easy." #crime</p>

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