Band 5+: The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The graphs describe the police budget from 2017 to 2018, and how was it used on different sectors.

The budget of the police departments has been increasing throughout 2017. The national government sector and the other sources have changed a little, 2 million raised from the government, and only 0.5 million for other sources such as grants. But the local taxes have escalated more that 10 million. Totaling, the budget has increased about 14 million.

In 2017, salaries for staff and officers have reached a proportion of three quarters, while it declined to only 70% in 2018. Whilst the technology part has grown for 6%, taking the part of the salaries. The building and transportation systems haven’t changed, staying at the level of the number 17%

In conclusion, the whole budget of the police departments has been increasing, with the most of it used to pay salaries and for national governments.