US EditionMet Police to lose 1,700 officers and staff in £260m shortfall
- The Metropolitan Police will cut 1,700 officers and staff due to a £260 million budget shortfall for the upcoming year.
- Despite a £1.16 billion investment from the Mayor of London, the force is still facing substantial reductions in workforce and policing resources.
- The cuts include disbanding the Royal Parks police team and significant reductions to forensic services and crime units.
- The force faces significant reductions in services amid rising crime rates.
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Met Police forced to cut over 1,700 jobs as new additional funding doesn't go far enough: 'Have to make substantial tough choices!'
Met Police forced to cut over 1,700 jobs as new additional funding doesn't go far enough: 'Have to make substantial tough choices!' - The Metropolitan Police will cut 1,700 officers, staff and community support officers as it faces a £260million hole in its budget for the coming year
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