Sir Hugh Orde is retiring president of Association of Chief Police Officers . He claims 'tipping point ' between resource cuts and risk to public is close . Home Office has reduced spending on police by 20 per cent since 2011 . Theresa May , Home Secretary , said further cuts due if Tory 's win election . Comment:
Sir Hugh Orde is retiring president of Association of Chief Police Officers . He claims 'tipping point ' between resource cuts and risk to public is close . Home Office has reduced spending on police by 20 per cent since 2011 . Theresa May , Home Secretary , said further cuts due if Tory 's win election . Former Chief Constable said police are already burdened by wider cuts .