Forces across the country earned at least £17 million between them last year by providing staff to the private sector.
Police chiefs last night admitted "partnerships" are needed to help maintain budgets in an ever tighter economic climate.
Forces have been told they must find savings of more than £500 million a year on the national budget by 2014.
The majority of the staff being "hired" out are police community support officers which will raise fresh questions over their role and effectiveness.'
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