At last Thursday's Policing Board meeting there was a public debate on the likely impact public spending cuts will have on the Service.
Given the current financial context it is almost inevitable that - just like every other public service across Northern Ireland - we will need to find additional savings.
It is absolutely right and proper that this debate should be held in public. Politicians and the community must be told about the potential impact funding cuts will have on the police service we provide, to ensure the very best and most appropriate decisions are made.
Whatever the outcome of the funding decisions, I assure you that we will continue to provide a personal, professional, protective policing service.
Whatever difficult decisions lie ahead, let it be clear that we will not compromise on the safety of the public, our officers and staff.
We have already demonstrated, in planning for the future, that we are prepared to make some very difficult decisions.
Our aim to be the finest, personal, professional and protective police service in the world remains.
To make this a reality, we need to work in even closer partnership with, and have greater support from, you.
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