The table enumerates the budget allocated to the police department from different sources in the years 2017 and 2018, while the pie charts illustrate the distribution of this budget across three main categories: salaries, technology, and buildings/transport.
Overall, it can be observed that the majority of the funding came from the national government in both years, with local taxes and other sources contributing smaller but significant amounts. Most of the budget was consistently spent on salaries, though the percentage dedicated to technology saw a notable increase in 2018.
In detail, the national government contributed £175.5 million in 2017, which slightly increased to £177.8 million in 2018. Local taxes accounted for £91.2 million in 2017 and rose to £102.3 million in 2018, reflecting a substantial increase. Other sources, including grants, provided £38 million in 2017 and £38.5 million in 2018, maintaining a steady contribution.
Regarding expenditure, salaries consumed the largest portion of the budget, making up 75% in 2017, though this percentage decreased to 69% in 2018. Investment in technology doubled, rising from 8% in 2017 to 14% in 2018, indicating a shift in focus towards technological advancements. The allocation for buildings and transport remained constant at 17% for both years.