Neighbourhood policing as we know it may disappear if further cuts are made to the police service.
That's according to Chief Constable Gary Roberts as Tynwald prepares to debate the constabulary's annual report this week.
Such a style of policing forms a key element of his strategy, but he says the public needs to be aware that, in a few years time, it may be impossible to continue offering the same level of service the Island currently enjoys.