Theresa May has warned police chiefs of challenges ahead,as whether there weren’t enough already from struggling mental health, social care and probation servicesUsing volunteers to assist clean patrol cars and check out car boot sales for stolen goods. Interviewing victims of crime on Skype, or to reduce time-consuming home visits.
Far-fetched? No,these really are some of the ways in which Cambridgeshire police are trying to design savings of £16.5m. These volunteer positions, including “vehicle tasking” and property recovery, and have been posted on the force’s website. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com