Police Officer Numbers Lancashire
2020-02-10
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Inquiry into the adequacy of police numbers after significant cuts and recruitment challenges.
Asks about recent assessment of police officer numbers in Lancashire, notes that 750 officers have been lost since 2010, while Surrey has only lost eight officers but is gaining hundreds under new funding formula. Requests explanation on fairness to constituents.
States that while there is consternation about the impact, the existing funding formula was used to allocate 6,000 new officers across the country over the next year; Lancashire will get 153 more officers. Emphasises that resources are being reviewed but for now this method ensures quick and effective distribution of additional police.
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