Q&A: Policing cuts

Police forces have been warned of the tough financial times ahead

Up to 40,000 front-line police jobs across England and Wales will be at risk if the government's 25% cuts go ahead, the Police Federation has said.

Q: What is the current strength of the police?

Q: What do all these officers do?

Q: So what do we know so far about cuts?

Q: What's the view from outside the forces?

Q: Can that be done without damaging policing?

Q: What about the other two areas?

Q: What about specialist units?

Q: Beyond managing cuts, does the government have plans for other reforms?