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Tony Lloyd, after 30 years as an MP, is now the Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester. He aims to understand police operations to manage their budget effectively. One of his cost-saving ideas is to have football clubs contribute more to policing expenses. Despite low voter turnout in his election, Lloyd is determined to prioritize crime and antisocial behavior reduction. Public opinion is mixed, with some questioning the legitimacy of police and crime commissioners. The Chief Constable emphasizes the need to make the new system work despite budget constraints.

What is one of Tony Lloyd's ideas for saving money in police budgets?

• Increasing taxes

• Asking football clubs to pay more for policing

• Cutting down on community programs

• Reducing the number of police officers

What percentage of people turned out to vote in the election of police and crime commissioners?

• 30%

• 50%

• 14%

• 20%

What concern do some people have about police and crime commissioners?

• They are not elected

• They may not truly represent the communities

• They have too much power

• They are not well-trained

What is the Chief Constable's view on the new system?

• It is unnecessary

• It needs to be made to work for the public's benefit

• It should be abolished

• It is perfect as it is

What is a challenge mentioned in the implementation of the new system?

• Limited budget

• Lack of public support

• Too many police officers

• Excessive funding