MP to quiz Reid over policing cut
Shrewsbury's MP Daniel Kawczynski has called on Home Secretary John Reid to explain why Shropshire has been left 30 police community support officers short.
Last year, West Mercia Police Shropshire Divisional Command announced it was implementing the Government's policy on Neighbourhood Policing Teams by adding 92 community support officers, bringing the total to 108.
But the number of community support officers in Shropshire has now been cut to 78 - a shortfall of 30 officers.
"I have asked the Home Secretary why Shropshire has been left with 30 fewer community police officers than expected," Mr Kawczynski said.
"I have asked him to clarify where the funding for the 30 officers has disappeared to. It is very important that the proper level of funding is secured straight away to bring the expected level of community policing to our county."