Calls Surge as Police Cut Staff | Leicester News

Leicestershire Police is under siege: emergency calls are surging 36% while non-emergency lines are up 50%, yet they’ve slashed call handler roles from 26 to 20—straining response times and forcing residents to wait longer or hang up. Despite a $1 million annual investment in the contact center and meeting the national 10-second 999 target, staff warn the force is at breaking point, facing a growing budget deficit and maximum council tax hikes—all while scrambling to decide where to cut next. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c82f8398a09a0ee