# PSNI capacity continues to be compromised by budget reductions 

- Published: 2026-07-02T23:00:35Z
- Updated: 2026-07-03T16:15:44Z
- Section: UK
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp36lepxx7yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · UK
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The HMICFRS warned that budget reductions and periods of no recruitment have led to a decline in officer and staff numbers, which has been made worse by high levels of sickness absence and adjustments to officers' duties.



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