TomNorton commented Police translators cost nearly half a million pounds

Police should make cuts to translation services, according to Nottinghamshire's Tory Police and Crime Commissioner candidate. Tony Harper, the conservative candidate at next year's elections, says police spent almost half a million pounds on interpreters last year, a rise of £82,000 since 2013. Mr Harper has said that by directly employing language experts, as well as using agency staff, the force could then use the money to employ more bobbies on the beat. Figures show that in June...