Copper earns 45k.... in overtime alone.

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V8 Fettler said:

Derek Smith said:

V8 Fettler said:

There's a starting point.

How much does the Sussex police force cost the taxpayer each year?

Just to clarify, are you suggesting that the police should attend every burglary?

And in answer to your question, about 25% less than four years ago but around 30% more than by the end of this government.

What is the total budget for Sussex police? I've had a rummage and it appears to be £230 million. How have we reached the stage where we have a £230 million budget but only one traffic car at night? One does seem a small number.

I am merely a punter who pays for it all, I have little interest in the infighting and bhing between the Home Sec and various police forces, but I do want good value for money and effective and efficient policing.

If I remember Derek's previous posts correctly, the money is spent on fancy headquarters setups.

This presumably will somehow be the fault of politicians rather than the police but this has not been fully explained.