Senior Police Say Cuts To Numbers Will Affect Ability To Deal With Potential Terror Attacks

The video discusses the role of community support officers in combating crime and terrorism, highlighting their importance in gathering intelligence. It addresses the impact of budget cuts on policing, including the potential loss of community support officers and specialist units. The video also covers Essex police operations, their funding challenges, and the need for increased council tax to support policing efforts. Finally, it examines government strategies for policing, the potential for further budget cuts, and the lobbying efforts by police chiefs in response to recent terror attacks.

What is one of the primary roles of community support officers as mentioned in the video?

• To manage traffic in busy areas

• To provide legal advice to citizens

• To gather intelligence on potential threats

• To conduct forensic investigations

What is a significant risk mentioned for Cumbria's Dog section due to budget cuts?

• Delayed response to incidents

• Inability to train new dogs

• Lack of food supplies for dogs

• Reduction in the number of patrols

How are Essex Police managing operations despite budget cuts?

• By cutting down on community events

• By increasing fines for traffic violations

• By partnering with neighboring forces and councils

• By reducing the number of officers

What solution is suggested to help mitigate the impact of budget cuts on police forces?

• Increasing council tax

• Reducing officer salaries

• Closing police stations

• Limiting police training programs

What argument do police chiefs use to lobby against budget cuts?

• The need for more community events

• The decrease in overall crime levels

• The increased terror threat

• The rise in traffic violations