We are given two graphs illustrating the budget assigned to police for the years 2017 and 2018.
While
, the circular graph explains how the funds were distributed, at the same time, the table illustrates where the money came from. Linking Words
Overall
, we observe that the total funding received in 2017 was approximately £304 Linking Words
million
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whereas
it was near to £319 Linking Words
million
in 2018. And the majority of money in 2017 and 2018 was spent on salaries.
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Firstly
, we discuss the departments from which the funds were received i.e., the national government contributed £175.5 Linking Words
million
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However
, the same department allocated slightly more budget to police in 2018 which was £177.8 Linking Words
million
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Similarly
, the Local Taxes and Other sources (grants) together gave almost £130m in 2017, and nearly £140m in 2018.
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Secondly
, we look at the circle graphs. There were three categories to spend on, first one was the salaries (officers & staff), Linking Words
then
technology, and Linking Words
lastly
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along with
transportation. The proportion of money spent on building and transport in 2017 and 2018 remains the same, Linking Words
that is
17%. Linking Words
Nevertheless
, in 2017 and 18 it was 75% and 69% were spent on salaries respectively.Linking Words
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