Cleveland police chief proud of force but being ‘let down’ by funding
Cleveland Police's Chief Constable has said she is proud of her "brave" force but that it was being "let down" by the way it was funded, following a fatal crash which killed seven people including two police officers.
Cleveland Police Chief Constable Victoria Fuller expressed pride in her force's bravery following a tragic crash that killed seven people, including two officers. Speaking to the BBC, Fuller stated that her force needed more resources, comparing its crime levels to those of metropolitan forces, but with significantly fewer officers.
Multiple arrests have been made in a police operation targeting organized crime since the incident. The force received an extra £2 million from the Home Secretary, with 200 officers drafted in from elsewhere, but Fuller emphasized the need for consistent additional funding. Cleveland Police faces the highest recorded crime rates in England and Wales, with high levels of burglary, sexual offences, and violence.
The force has also experienced the largest decrease in officers since 2010, operating as if it were a rural force. Fuller called for more officers to crack down on organized crime, noting the area's high deprivation and unemployment contribute to the issue. Recent inspections showed Cleveland as one of the most improved forces in England and Wales, but Fuller stressed the need for continued funding to meet the force's demands.
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