Theresa May to give chief constables much greater flexibility in redistributing tasks currently performed by police officers as forces prepare for unusual spending cutsPolice staff and volunteers should be given stronger powers so they can buy over roles currently performed by uniformed constables,the home secretary has said, as forces brace themselves for a unusual round of spending cuts.
Theresa May announced her plan to give chief constables much greater flexibility in the way they employ their officers and staff after warning forces that reduced police budgets will likely mean even fewer police officers.
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Source: theguardian.com