Child sexual exploitation is a hugely challenging area for police according to the Devon and Cornwall Force.
The head of Devon and Cornwall's public protection unit has today been responding to a national report which states that investigations of child abuse are not handled to a good standard.
The HM Inspectorate of Constabularies claims that one in three cases are not dealt with properly and that children are not being listened to.
Detective Superintendent Paul Northcott from Devon and Cornwall Police's public protection unit says it is a priority and that they are working on improving the service.
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