Home Affairs Minister Bill Malarkey says no area of government can be spared from cutting spending.
In Tynwald this week, North Douglas MHK David Ashford asked him if he'd resist any further cuts to police budgets.
Mr Malarkey said nothing in government could be considered ring-fenced or safe from cuts.
But he said he recognised the vital work done by the Island's Constabulary:
Bus driver called police over drunk fisherman
A drunk fisherman who couldn't stand or walk was arrested after refusing to get off a bus.
Fire at animal waste plant
Firefighters tackled a blaze at the Animal Waste Plant this morning.
Latest Manx Care data breach involves 160 patients
Manx Care says a data breach by a former staff member affects 160 patients.
Resurfacing work means month-long road closure
Roadworks will close a section of road at Injebreck for a month.
Benefits fraudster had three undeclared jobs
A man fraudulently claimed more than £14,000 in benefits after failing to tell the Treasury he was working.
Port St Mary goes to the polls
Polls are open in Port St Mary as a by-election gets underway today.
Delays revealed in child safeguarding inquiries
Delays in safeguarding inquiries about children who may be at risk are getting longer, according to figures from Manx Care.
Minister hopes air traffic problems now solved
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he hopes this year will see an end to short airport closures because of staff shortages.
