Cuts at Lancashire Police
Lancashire police chiefs are holding a briefing on the force's finances this afternoon. There have already been warnings that front-line police staff are facing greater cuts than in most other forces across the country.
Lancashire police chiefs are holding a briefing on the force's finances this afternoon. There have already been warnings that front-line police staff are facing greater cuts than in most other forces across the country.
Chief Con Finnigan says "it's important we minimise the impact on front line policing." He's already cut £42m. Now he faces £31m further cut
Lancs Police has already sold off over 30 police stations and police houses, ditched 15 front line counters and reduced back office support.
Lancs Police Commissioner "we are in danger of reaching tipping point. These cuts are too quick and too deep." As the force faces £73m cuts
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