Chief concerned by perception that force is missing 16% of all crime

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Chief concerned by 'perception' that force is missing 16% of all crime

HMICFRS' inspection report sheds more light on why Devon and Cornwall has been moved into special measures, rating five out of nine areas as either 'requires improvement' or 'inadequate'.

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Date - 2nd February 2023
By - Cash Boyle

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Devon and Cornwall has a particular issue with recording violent offences, according to HMICFRS' latest inspection which found that the force has gotten worse at recording all types of crime since its last visit in 2019. This area was one of...

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