Extra £100 million of funding announced for police
Extra £100 million of funding announced for police
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The Government will invest an extra £100 million into neighbourhood policing as it seeks to boost the number of officers on the ground. This adds to £100 million announced in December for England and Wales to put 13,000 more police officers on the streets by 2029. The investment is scheduled for the next financial year and each police force will set out plans to use it to increase patrols by early Spring.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the investment marked a “major turning point” for policing. “This major investment marks a turning point for policing in this country. By doubling extra neighbourhood funding to £200m, we are giving forces across the country what they need to put more officers and PCSOs where they’re needed most – on our streets and in our town centres. “Every neighbourhood deserves dedicated officers who know their patch, understand residents’ concerns and can tackle problems before they escalate. This investment, alongside new powers we are bringing into law, will help prevent crime and protect our communities, which is at the heart of our Plan for Change.
