Devon and Cornwall Police claim a fifth of their time is now spent dealing with people who have mental health problems.
They say shrinking budgets are causing tension between police forces and healthcare providers.
The force's Assistant Chief Constable Paul Netherton says it's unacceptable.
South West Water will have ‘very hard’ questions to answer, says Health Secretary
Victoria Atkins says 46 people have officially reported symptoms of cryptosporidium, so far
Water CEO apologises for contamination
22 cases of cryptosporidium have been confirmed in Brixham
South Devon water bug could last a week
Compensation of £15 offered
Devoncast - Mayoral mayhem, Bronze Age bounty and a river wrangle
The latest Devoncast podcast is out now
Duo charged over girls death at Exeter nightclub
A 16-year-old died after taking MDMA in Move
Radio Exe has largest-ever audience
Devon station continues to grow
