Scotland's largest police force is almost certain to axe jobs from next month, according to a leaked email.
Strathclyde Police has confirmed it is holding discussions about its financial future and union leaders claim the force is considering axing 600 of its 2,700 civilian workers and other cost-cutting measures in order to save £45 million.
The force is expected to decide the future of backroom staff at a meeting on August 26, with redundancies on the table from next month.