Security Firm G4S are to take two thirds of the civilian staff working for the Lincolnshire Police over a ten year contract.

The Police Authority expects to see significant savings which will be used to extend the front line deployment of officers. The move has attracted the attention of ten other Police Authorities who are looking to make similar savings.

Barry Young, chairman of Lincolnshire Police Authority, said "This is not a total solution and the authority still faces significant financial challenges, but it does provide a solid foundation to secure quality and value for money policing of our communities in the future".