Reduce the retirement age for Prison Officers from 68 to 60 in line with Police.

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Reduce the retirement age of Prison Officers from 68 to 60, in line with Police & Fire Officers. Reasons: Mental & Physical Demands Health Impacts Disparity with Police & Firefighters Safety Concerns Retention & Recruitment Mental & Physical Demands: Daily violence, stress & physical interventions, making working until 68 unrealistic. Health Impacts: One of the most stressful jobs with most not reaching retirement age, or going off unwell. Disparity with Police, Army & Firefighters: Other services retire at 60. Safety Concerns: Older officers may struggle to restrain younger fit prisoners, causing safety issues. Retention & Recruitment: This retirement age deters recruits & increases attrition.

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