Number of Humberside police officers at lowest level in 33 years, MP reveals
The number of Humberside police officers has fallen to a 33-year low.
That's according to figures released by an MP in this region.
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Police on patrol in Scunthorpe
Hull North MP Diana Johnson says figures from the House of Commons library show the force now has fewer officers than in any year since 1979.
Ms Johnson, a shadow crime and security minister, says the force has 1,830 officers, compared with 1,849 in 1979.
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"Humberside Police numbers have been slashed to a 33-year low and police powers have been weakened," she said.
"It's disgraceful that, in 2012, Humberside has even fewer police than we had in 1979. Worse still, these police cuts are set to go even deeper before 2015."
Home Office figures released in July showed Humberside Police had 1,856 officers in March.
The force is due to lose a further 205 officers as it battles to save £30 million before 2015.
Comments
by Zygmunt
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 12:41AM
“I just keep my eyes and ears open”
by victory
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 12:13AM
“you must be a un payed police man to no all this”
by Zygmunt
Monday, September 24 2012, 10:41PM
“And Victory?
Are you going to tell me that changing lanes will help you to avoid a ticket next? 'Cause if so, I suggest you check the latest HOTA on it.
Oh, and sucking a penny or telling the plod that they aren't in pairs or didn't wear a hat won't work either...
Have a good week Matey:)”
by Zygmunt
Monday, September 24 2012, 10:22PM
“Victory? According to Kustom Signal who make the ProLaser which is used by Humberside Police, the measurable speed range is 5 to 200 mph...”
by victory
Monday, September 24 2012, 10:11PM
“zigmug did you no that if you do over 100mph the digital speed displays don,t work you will no that anyway becouse you no it all”
by Zygmunt
Wednesday, September 19 2012, 4:54PM
“On the other hand Victory, slow down and you'll beat Mr Plod by not giving them reason to ticket you”
by Zygmunt
Wednesday, September 19 2012, 4:53PM
“Perhaps not the crime of the century but it still contributes to more deaths than outright murder or drugs... And yes, you're right it saves petrol and again you were right about Driver Improvement, that cash does go to the police although standard tickets don't”
by victory
Wednesday, September 19 2012, 4:34PM
“yes it is crime of the century and if you dont speed you use less petrol”
by victory
Wednesday, September 19 2012, 4:32PM
“I hope i as clever as you when i leave school”
by Scunthorpe26
Wednesday, September 19 2012, 12:03PM
“victory - is speeding not an offence?”