Rob Nixon wants to modernise the force's technology and skills and give staff pay a rise
Mr Nixon said he was "very worried" his plans would leave a £17m hole in the force's budgetThe new boss of Leicestershire Police has said he fears his plans for the force are financially "unsustainable".
Rob Nixon was named as chief constable last week after carrying out the role on a temporary basis since March. He said his first challenges were to modernise the force's technology and skills, fund staff pay rises and strengthen internal wellbeing care for employees under pressure.Mr Nixon said he was "very worried" about the cost of leading the force.With the financial squeeze also being felt in the community, Mr Nixon said he was expecting a rise in some crimes.
"There will be an element of crime that people try to exploit other people that are suffering because of the cost of living crisis," he said.Mr Nixon also said work was still ongoing to identify and arrest some of those suspected of being involved inHe said: "One of the things I found very disturbing was social media and misinformation.
"[It was] hugely damaging because the speed of it and the volume of it, it caused a lot of fear and anxiety.Image source,
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