PSNI has lost 128 officers since January

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PSNI has lost 128 officers since January

Fed says reduction means society will 'ultimately suffer' if reductions continue.

Mr Lindsay says it is the public who will suffer in the long if this trend continues

Date - 23rd June 2017
By - John Toner - Police Oracle

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The number of police officers in Northern Ireland has dropped by 128 since January. The Police Federation for Northern Ireland says this figure is despite the graduation of almost 50 officers on Thursday June 22. Since January 13, the previous...

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