- Conference
- 2018 Police & Justice Service Group Conference
- Date
- 8 June 2018
- Decision
- Carried
The ideological swingeing cuts that have been placed on the police service for more than seven years have had a profound impact upon our members’ health and well-being. With up to 25% of force budgets being cut, we have seen a vast reduction in the service to the public, and to police officers and staff numbers. We have seen rising crime and in particular violent crime as a consequence.
Our members strive against these cuts to maintain as good a service as possible to the public, however with less of us to do this; it is taking its toll.
Our members are dedicated to the public they serve, but these cuts have increased the burden of responsibility. which in turn is causing stress and anxiety. They are being asked to do more with less.
Conference calls on the Service Group Executive to:
1)Make contact with Labour Link to raise the issues facing our members and the impact on the service;
2)Write to the Policing Minister and Home Secretary outlining the effect the cuts are having on our members and the police service as a whole;
3)Mount a campaign to influence press and politicians as to the seriousness of the effects of austerity on Police Staff members.