Police Protest Against Cuts
Police marching in London today in a protest over pay
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Police officers take to the streets over budget cuts
Thousands of police officers took to the streets of London today, many from our region, to protest about how budget cuts are directly affecting them.
They say cuts will mean a loss of front-line services.
The Chief Constable of Gloucestershire, Tony Melville, who's resigning over government changes to the police service, was at today's march and spoke to officers before it began.
Our political correspondent Bob Constantine has been following events in the capital:
Police being 'picked on' over cuts to pay and pensions
Ian Anderson from Gloucestershire Police Federation says that while they understand police have to take a hit with pensions and pay, but feels that the police are being hit harder than other public sector workers:
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Thousands join police demonstration
Clive Chamberlain from Dorset Police Federation is among those taking part in the march. Officers from every police force in the country are taking part in the protest in London.
West police officers prepare for march
Police officers and staff from the Westcountry have arrived in London for a protest march. Police forces across the region are campaigning against budget cuts. The march is about to start.
Police protest against cuts
by Bob Constantine
Police will march in London today in protest over pay
Read the full storyChief Constable of Gloucestershire to join protest march
The Chief Constable of Gloucestershire will join thousands of officers at a protest march in London today.
Tony Melville, who is resigning over budget cuts, has taken a day off to take part.
The march, similar to this one in 2008, is in protest at cuts to force budgets and proposed changes in terms and conditions. Off-duty officers from across the region, inlcuding two hundred from Dorset, will also be there.