More police officers per head now than fifty years ago, figures show- The police have more officers per capita than in the 1960s, challenging claims that they are understaffed, figures show.
"Despite claims that forces are struggling to cope, analysis of Home Office data shows that in 1961 there were 807 people for every police officer in England and Wales, whereas the most recent figures, released earlier this month in a House of Commons briefing paper, show that there are now 462 people for every officer.
Several police forces, as well as the police watchdog Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, have said that recent cuts have left forces struggling to function properly.
The police were criticised for poor performance last week as the Daily Telegraph's data analysis showed that nine in ten burglaries were left unsolved.
The Metropolitan Police has also said that it would no longer look into lower-level crime as a result of spending cuts..."
Read all.
No comments:
Post a Comment