Police chiefs are warning budget cuts could lead to a reduction in the number of officers on West Lothian’s streets
Divisional Commander Catriona Paton warned the force could be faced with cutting 4, 500 officers and staff by 2026 to meet budget demands.
West Lothian councillors are to meet with local police commanders to discuss funding implications of the squeeze on public finances after senior officers stressed the potential threat to community policing.
