Police officer numbers across England and Wales have fallen by more than 1,300 over the past year, according to the latest Home Office figures, sparking concerns about the long term impact on frontline policing and public safety. New workforce statistics show there were 145,550 full time equivalent police officers in September 2025, down by 1,318 compared with the previous year. The figures mark the first significant national decline since the p…
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