Police Forces in England & Wales Face Huge Cuts

The video discusses the significant challenges facing policing, particularly as officer numbers are expected to decrease. An authoritative study contradicts government claims, indicating that frontline policing will be affected by budget cuts. Despite these challenges, police forces are making efforts to protect the public and reduce crime. However, it is predicted that 34,000 jobs will be lost from police forces in England and Wales by 2015, with a significant number of frontline posts affected.

What does the authoritative study conclude about the impact of budget cuts on frontline policing?

• Frontline policing will not be affected.

• Frontline policing will be enhanced.

• Frontline policing will be hit by budget cuts.

• Frontline policing will remain the same.

What is the main goal of police forces despite the challenges they face?

• To reduce crime and serve the public effectively.

• To increase the number of officers.

• To focus on administrative tasks.

• To cut down on public services.

How many jobs are predicted to be lost from the police forces in England and Wales by 2015?

• 34,000 jobs

• 20,000 jobs

• 10,000 jobs

• 50,000 jobs

What percentage of the job losses will come from police officer ranks?

• Around 75%

• Around 50%

• Around 25%

• Around 10%

By when are two and a half thousand frontline posts expected to be cut?

• By the end of this year

• By early next year

• By mid next year

• By the end of next year