Businesses in Gloucester are becoming increasingly concerned about a large drop in police numbers in the city.Some claim shoplifters are being let go by security guards and violent drinkers on nights out are left unchallenged because officers are unable to respond to all incidents of crime anymore.Several police officers have spoken to the Citizen about their concerns around carrying out their duties in the future amid dwindling staff numbers.One effect the drop has had is on retailers in the...
