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<p>We recognise that it is crucial that the police have the right resources, capabilities
and powers to keep the public safe. We have provided millions of pounds of extra investment
through the Police Transformation Fund to transform policing to respond to changing
crimes and threats including crimes against vulnerable people such as child sexual
abuse.</p><p> </p><p>The 2015 Spending Review protected overall police spending in
real terms. We are undertaking a programme of engagement with the police to understand
the impact of changing demands<strong>, </strong>and to hear how the police are managing
these. That includes what more can be done to improve productivity and efficiency,
reduce bureaucracy, and make prudent use of financial reserves.</p>
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