PSNI Chief Constable plans to release images of convicted criminals to deter crime, amid funding concerns.

The PSNI's Chief Constable, Jon Boutcher, plans to start releasing images of convicted criminals in Northern Ireland from next year as a deterrent. This follows a warning that the force's dangerously low resources are impacting its ability to tackle crime, despite crime levels being lower than in England and Wales. Boutcher welcomed a £36.7 million funding increase but warned of a future £100 million funding gap. The PSNI currently does not issue mugshots of serious offenders after sentencing, unlike other UK police forces.

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