Scotland could see "fundamental reduction" in policing

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Scotland could see "fundamental reduction" in policing

The Resource Spending Review published in May indicated that the SPA and Police Scotland should plan for a flat-cash settlement.

Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone attending a ceremony at Police Scotland Headquarters, Tulliallan, where more than 300 new officers take the oath of office

Date - 24th October 2022
By - Cachella Smith

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The SPA and Police Scotland have issued warnings over the impact of the government’s Resource Spending Review on operational policing. They have said that initial analysis suggests savings of £200m - £300m would need to be made...

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