More than 100 police officers have left Sussex as the "brain drain" of experienced staff continues.
Latest figures show 37 transferred to other forces from April to September, adding to the 73 who left in the year up to March.
About half have left for the Metropolitan Police where they can earn £6,000 more a year and enjoy free travel on public transport.
Sussex Police is recruiting as many officers as they are losing but many of those who left were experienced.
The force admitted the "brain drain" was affecting their performance and their ability to tackle crime.
The force have negotiated free travel on buses across Sussex as part of efforts to persuade officers to stay.
Tuesday November 04, 2003
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