Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding
Victoria Fuller says Cleveland Police needs more officers and resources as the force faces the fallout from a crash that killed seven people.
- On Friday, Chief Constable Victoria Fuller told the BBC that Cleveland Police is being "let down" by funding despite managing England's highest crime rates with less than half the officers metropolitan forces require.
- Following the August 22 crash on the A66 involving a Volkswagen Passat that killed seven people, including officers PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, Cleveland Police has faced additional strain from retaliatory incidents.
- National Statistics data shows Cleveland Police handles England's highest crime rates while experiencing the largest decrease in officer numbers since 2010, forcing the force to operate with staffing levels equivalent to rural departments.
- Authorities announced this week that Cleveland Police will receive an extra £2m to address crash fallout, with 200 officers drafted in from other areas to bolster immediate operational capacity.
- Beyond immediate support, Authorities committed to a 3.7% cash uplift, providing up to £197.8m for the 2026/2027 financial year, and promised a wider review of the police funding formula to ensure future fairness.
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