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

The table and charts illustrate the police budget for a region in Britain in 2017 and 2018. The table presents information on the sources of funding,

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between the two selected years. In general, the police budget was primarily sourced from the national government and local taxes, with the majority allocated to salaries. Reviewing the table, it is evident that the national government was the largest financial contributor to the region's police budget in both years, providing €175.5 million in 2017 and €177.8 million in 2018, respectively. The second-highest source was local taxes. Between 2017 and 2018, funds from local residents increased by approximately €11 million, representing the most significant growth compared to the other two sources. Turning to the charts, the allocation of funds for officers' and staff salaries decreased from 75% to 69%,

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technology received a 6% increase in funding in 2018. Importantly, expenditures on buildings and transport showed no change, remaining at 17% in both years.