Scottish Tory justice spokesman Russell Findlay said: The SNP Government s decision to impose severe and sustained cuts on police budgets has depleted policing across Scotland.
Police plans to no longer investigate every crime will set a dangerous precedent and lead to public mistrust of the force, rank-and-file officers have warned.
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