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Policing is far too important to be left to politicians – The Irish Times

The present crisis in the PSNI is being crudely, but not unjustly, seen as Sinn Féin demanding the heads of two officers - and the DUP and UUP demanding the heads of the leadership for bowing to this pressure

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Police numbers require attention

While there can only be deep concern about the issues involving the PSNI and the Belfast journalist Barry McCaffrey which are due to be considered shortly by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in London, it remains essential that the basic policing services required daily by citizens in all parts of Ireland are properly structured.

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PSNI chief warns force may be left unrecognisable due to loss of officers

Simon Byrne warned of budgetary pressures facing the force that could see the loss more than a thousand police officers by 2025.

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PSNI risk being left unrecognisable due to budget cuts, Chief Con says

PSNI risk being left unrecognisable due to budget cuts, Chief Con says
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PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne says budget cuts will leave police service unrecognisable

PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne says budget cuts will leave police service unrecognisable
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