- Government is increasing funding for policing to more than £15 billion in 2021-22, up by £636 million from this year.
- Staffordshire is set to receive an additional £11.4m as part of this settlement
- Funding will be used to increase police officer numbers and keep communities safe.
Staffordshire Police Force is set to receive an additional £11.4m in its funding next year, thanks to the Conservative Government’s increase to police budgets.
Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced policing will receive up to £15.8 billion in 2021-22 – an increase of £636 million on last year.
This includes over £400 million to recruit 20,000 extra police officers by 2023, delivering on the promise made by the Conservatives in last year’s General Election. Staffordshire has already benefited from an additional 55 officers.
The funding will be also be used to bolster counter-terrorism policing, including money for armed policing and more officers.
The Conservative Government has been determined to support the police throughout the coronavirus pandemic, as officers have worked tirelessly to keep communities safe. The Government has provided £30 million to help forces step up coronavirus enforcement and has reimbursed forces for all additional PPE purchased between March and July.
Commenting, Karen said:
“I am delighted to see Staffordshire getting an additional £11.4m next year and pay tribute to our local Police in the Moorlands and across Staffordshire for their hard work and dedication, especially during these difficult times.”
Home Secretary Priti Patel said:
“We have asked more of the police than ever before during the coronavirus pandemic – the British people and I are extremely grateful for their dedication.
“I am absolutely committed to giving the police the resources they need – this funding package delivers on that.
“It will allow us to continue to put more police on the streets, and reduce crime as we build back safer from the pandemic.”
