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.
Divers to fix East Devon pools
Underwater experts will grout tiles
Community group snubs South West Water grant
Their application for cash was successful
Westcountry sex offender gets 18 years
Robert Squires won't get parole until he's at least 92
Calls for MP to resign from city council
She has missed all her scheduled meetings since May
More of new Armada Way revamp revealed
"It will be marvellous when it is all done"
Exeter city councillor cleared after asylum hotel row
Alison Sheridan vindicated of any wrong-doing
