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Devon and Cornwall Chief Constable address policing fears

Protecting frontline police officers and staff remains a key aim in maintaining the safety of our communities.

That is the message from Devon and Cornwall Police Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer in the wake of a national report that shows 76 per cent of the organisation’s workforce are in frontline roles.

The report by Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary suggested that Devon and Cornwall Police force may not be able to provide a proper service

It has to save £51 million over four years, with an inevitable loss of police officer and police staff posts as a result.

However, Mr Sawyer backed Devon and Cornwall’s approach to getting as many officers and staff as possible into frontline roles.

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