What does the cryptic crossword clue "Respectful staff around computer department (6)" mean?

The definition is "Respectful". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IT (synonym="abbreviation for Information Technology = computer department") in POLE (synonym="staff = long stick") = POLITE; definition: "Respectful" The answer is POLITE.

Respectful staff around computer department (6)

Independent Cryptic #11852 | 9 Across | 2024-10-04 flower

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