Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding
Summary
Cleveland Police Chief Constable Victoria Fuller said she is proud of her officers but feels the force is underfunded and understaffed compared to its high crime rates. Following a fatal crash that killed seven people, including two police officers, she called for more money and resources to better fight organized crime in the area.Key Facts
- Seven people died in a crash involving a Volkswagen Passat and a police car near Middlesbrough.
- Two of the victims were police officers, PCs Matthew Blades and Tom Clough.
- The Passat had been driven the wrong way on the motorway and linked to earlier criminal activity.
- A police chase was stopped shortly before the crash happened.
- Cleveland Police has one of the highest crime rates in England and Wales but fewer officers compared to larger city forces.
- The force has seen the largest drop in officer numbers since 2010 and often operates with staffing like a rural police force.
- The government will give Cleveland Police an extra £2 million and 200 additional officers to help after the crash.
- Chief Fuller wants the force to become part of a larger, better-funded police organization and calls for continuous funding increases to improve policing.
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