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Less police on streets a possibility

Wed, 08 Jan 2014

There will be less police officers on the streets this year.

That's the warning from the Island's chief constable who says it's likely frontline services will be affected by government's aim to save money.

With just weeks to go before the Budget is revealed the Department of Home Affairs is warning that the emergency services are not exempt from cutbacks.

Neighbourhood policing is likely to be an area which takes a hit.

Gary Roberts says huge savings need to be found:

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