Police spending priorities

I might have missed that Warwickshire Police held a Gypsy Culture Day at the force HQ this weekend if a resident hadn't drawn it to my attention. I have learnt that the event was arranged following Government encouragement to engage with the Gypsy and Traveller community. It links in with the thrust of policy from the Government towards this group which includes making provision for transit sites within the planning process.If the objective was to achieve better understanding between the Police and this community, the opportunity might have been taken to ensure that those attending the event were aware of all laws, rules and regulations that are in place rather than providing face painting and a bouncy castle. Perhaps it would be better if the Police were sometimes to appreciate how this kind of event, and the expenditure that goes with it, is viewed by the rest of the community.