According to a recent report from the National Police, Bornholm Police had the highest sick leave rate in Denmark, averaging 14.6 sick days per officer in 2025. This situational analysis highlights the struggles faced by this particular police district, which is relatively small and subject to significant variations in workforce availability due to illness and accidents.

The Chief of Police, Martin Gravesen, noted that there isn't a specific cause for the high rates of sick leave, remarking that there is no discernible pattern linking the reasons for the absences. Some officers have experienced various accidents, while others are dealing with different types of illnesses. This lack of a common thread complicates understanding the underlying issues that contribute to the increased sick leave among officers at Bornholm Police.

In comparison, the sick leave for the police service was considerably lower in 2024, with rates halved from those observed in 2025. Following Bornholm Police, the East Jutland Police and the Copenhagen West Police reported approximately 10 sick days per officer, emphasizing a significant disparity in sick leave rates across different police districts in Denmark.