North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the news that the government is on track to deliver its manifesto commitment to recruit 20,000 additional officers by March 2023, with 15,343 extra police now hired – making up 77% of the target.
Total police funding has increased by up to £1.1 billion this year, providing up to £16.9 billion for the policing system. In addition, every police officer received a £1,900 uplift to their salary this year which equalled up to an 8.8% increase for those on the lower salary bands.
Justin said: "This is excellent news, more officers recruited means more officers on the streets cutting crime and making our streets safer.""
