Summary
The head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, stated that the UK government's crime reduction promises require substantial additional funding for police forces. Rowley and other police leaders highlighted past funding shortages and current high demands on police, stressing the critical need for investment in the upcoming spending review to fulfill government crime pledges.
Key Facts
- Sir Mark Rowley is the head of the Metropolitan Police.
- He expressed that government crime promises need extra police funding.
- Past underinvestment and increasing demands are challenges for police forces.
- The upcoming spending review is vital, according to Rowley.
- The UK Home Office says it is increasing police funding by up to £1.2 billion this year.
- Plans include recruiting more police officers and focusing on neighborhood policing.
- The spending review outlines government funding plans for public services.
- The spending review results will affect government funding for policing until 2029.
