The Metropolitan Police is preparing to cut 1,700 officers, PCSOs, and staff due to a projected 260 million budget shortfall, with plans to protect essential front-line services. Recent funding from the central government and mayoral office, amounting to an additional 32 million, has been acknowledged, but leaders assert it falls short of mitigating major cuts. Services such as the Royal Parks police team and officers in schools will be eliminated. Nevertheless, efforts continue to maintain neighborhood policing and safety protocols, acknowledging the tough choices ahead as the organization adapts to financial pressures.
The cuts will see a reduction of 1,700 officers and staff from the Metropolitan Police, as it faces a 260 million budget shortfall for the upcoming year.
Despite receiving an additional 32 million from the government, the Met acknowledges that these funds are not sufficient to avoid substantial cuts that impact front line services.
The Metropolitan Police is focusing on protecting front line teams while implementing savings, which includes scrapping the Royal Parks Police and reducing the mounted police force.
Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan criticized the funding crisis, stating that cuts to the Met could severely undermine public safety and policing efforts in London.
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