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Tony Lloyd (left) and Sir Peter Fahy have been critical of budget reductions Greater Manchester Police (GMP) risks "being a reactive force" if up to 400 officers are axed to save £41m next year, the chief constable said. Sir Peter Fahy is concerned the force "will not be able to deploy enough officers and PCSOs into the local community to gather intelligence". GMP has lost 1,100 officers since 2010, leaving about 6,800. Policing Minister Mike Penning said there was "no question" police would have enough resources to do their work. In 2010, GMP said 3,100 jobs - 1,500 officers and 1,600 civilian workers - had to go over a four-year period to meet the government's 25%…

Tony Lloyd (left) and Sir Peter Fahy have been critical of budget reductions Greater Manchester Police (GMP) risks "being a reactive force" if up to 400 officers are axed to save £41m next year, the chief constable said. Sir Peter Fahy is concerned the force "will not be able to deploy enough officers and PCSOs into the local community to gather intelligence". GMP has lost 1,100 officers since 2010, leaving about 6,800. Policing Minister Mike Penning said there was "no question" police would have enough resources to do their work. In 2010, GMP said 3,100 jobs - 1,500 officers and 1,600 civilian workers - had to go over a four-year period to meet the government's 25…

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