Ulster Unionist Party
UUP Policing Board Representative Mike Nesbitt MLA says the Chief Constable's warning of up to 1,000 fewer officers over three years is a public safety matter no political leader can ignore. He calls for Justice Minister Naomi Long to stop treating police staffing as an operational matter and says…
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DUP MLA Joanne Bunting calls on the Secretary of State to act on PSNI funding, warning that neighbourhood officer numbers could fall from 700 to 250 amid budget pressures and urging a short-term cash injection for policing.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: PSNI budget pressures and possible neighbourhood officer cuts Original release: Secretary of State should stand up for policing (opens in a new tab)
DUP Policing Board representative Trevor Clarke, South Antrim MLA, warns that PSNI budget cuts costing 309 officers and 115 staff threaten to embolden criminality and reduce victim protections, and calls on the Secretary of State to provide resources.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: PSNI police officer and support staff cuts due to budget pressures Original release: PSNI budget crisis threatens to embolden those engaged in criminality (opens in a new tab)
DUP Policing Board lead Trevor Clarke MLA urges Assembly members to back a DUP motion on Monday calling on the Justice Minister to allocate extra resources to the PSNI, citing the Chief Constable's case for 700 more officers and a larger budget.
Justice and policing Issue: DUP motion on PSNI resourcing and Chief Constable's recruitment request Original release: Minister must be unequivocal in support for Chief Constable – Clarke (opens in a new tab)
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson welcomes the Chief Constable's decision to step down, linking it to a court ruling that PSNI senior command unlawfully disciplined two officers, and calls for a fresh start in rebuilding confidence in policing.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne resignation Original release: Chief Constable’s resignation a step towards rebuilding confidence (opens in a new tab)
DUP MLA Trevor Clarke says the Secretary of State cannot shirk responsibility for chronic policing underinvestment after the Chief Constable warned of a £141m budget shortfall. He calls for a review of the Barnett Formula and an uplift in funding based on assessed need.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: PSNI £141m budget shortfall and Chief Constable warning to Policing Board Original release: Clarke – Treasury needs to address policing shortfall (opens in a new tab)
DUP Policing Board lead Trevor Clarke MLA urges Chief Constable Simon Byrne to ensure cuts to PSNI numbers do not fall disproportionately on rank-and-file officers. He warns the force is heading towards 6,000 officers, criticises the recruitment pause and planned senior promotion competitions.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Original release: Clarke speaks up for police rank-and-file (opens in a new tab)