Question
Can the Chief Constable provide an assessment of PSNI expenditure, for each of the last five years, relating to compensation to Police Officers injured when in PSNI vehicles?
Answer
The cost of compensation paid to Police Officers injured in Police vehicles over the last five years is summarised in the table below.
Year | Number of Claims Concluded | Compensation Paid |
|---|---|---|
2018 | 15 | £89,844.10 |
2019 | 16 | £117,970.42 |
2020 | 13 | £133,395.97 |
2021 | 13 | £176,442.60 |
2022 | 19* | £348,640.00 |
*Note – includes one large exceptional claim
John Blair - Alliance