For the same reason someone said the "pilot" interview became one of current affairs and politically correct decision making - so to, the time has come to apply similar perspectives to the vehicles used. 6 new FW on the horizon - presumably to eventually replace between 4 and 6 RW.
New pilots recruited almost certainly - I can't see the cops paying for FW conversions can you? I wonder how compulsory retirement will go down?
I heard from a colleague of mine last week that NPAS is becoming even more of a political football now that PCC's are getting involved and slowly but surely the whole process is re-morphing into yet another governmental morass.
Good luck to you all.
Gery Atric - I don't think you actually understand what aptitude is all about, methinks. I know where you are coming from and that you mean well, but you are wide of the mark..