Norfolk Police set to receive an additional £9 million next year and to recruit additional officers and keep our community safe.
- Government is increasing funding for policing to more than £15 billion in 2021-22, up by £636million from this year.
- Norfolk is set to receive an additional £9 million as part of this settlement
- Funding will be used to increase police officer numbers and keep communities safe.
Norfolk Constabulary is to receive an additional £9 million next year, thanks to the government’s increase to police budgets.
This part of total spend on policing next year of 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 a key manifesto pledge at last year’s General Election.
The funding will be also be used to bolster counter-terrorism policing, including money for armed policing and more officers. The 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, James Wild MP said: “Norfolk Police have already recruited 60 extra officers as part of the government’s pledge to have 20,000 more police officers. I am very grateful for the hard work and dedication officers across West Norfolk have shown during this pandemic and in continuing to tackle crime to make our community safer. Policing is a rewarding career and Norfolk Police are still recruiting.”
Home Secretary Priti Patel said: “We have asked more of the police than ever before during the coronavirus pandemic– the British people and I am extremely grateful for their dedication. I am absolutely committed to giving the police the resources they need. This funding will allow us put more police on the streets, and reduce crime as we build back safer from the pandemic.
