Members of Devon's rural communities are being encouraged to put themselves forward for training as Special Constables... as part of new plans to improve policing in the countryside.
The new Police and Crime Commissioner is responding to calls for a more visible police presence ... to prevent thefts of vehicles and equipment, rustling, fly-tipping and other rural crimes.
But Tony Hogg says people must also help prevent crime through schemes such as Farm Watch.
Man interviewed by council officials amid flag war
He's not the man they were looking for
Lifeboat washes up at Sidmouth
No one on board
Torbay hotels tested on child exploitation checks
One in eight pass
Rare wolf pups born at Devon Zoo
New arrivals boost visitors
“Disappointment” over North Devon funding settlement
There could be up to a five per cent drop in core spending power
Controversial Exeter road consultation to begin in the New Year
Drivers ‘rat-run’ through hospital to dodge Exeter road closure
