GMP's finance chief has asked all its departments to try and make savings of five to 15 per cent. But the force insists the move is good practice and "not controversial".
The force has denied suggestions it is overspent despite a surge in high-profile policing since new Chief Constable, Stephen Watson took over last year. And it is currently in the middle of a huge recruitment campaign.
In the last decade the force was hammered by deep cuts which commanders said impacted on its ability to deliver services. In July government inspectors said GMP is one of five forces which remain in special measures. It was amongst a list of forces which have been escalated to an "enhanced level of monitoring" known as Engage.
