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.
Political friction as Devon’s budget approved
Council tax will rise
Call for West Devon to be split to get best for residents
Residents in the north look to Exeter; and to Plymouth in the south
Dartmouth residents bemoan year-long closure of key road
Residents submit petition with around 2,500 signatures calling for action
Hard up charity will get more help from lottery cash
Citizens Advice helped more than 3,000 in North Devon over six months
Campaign for emergency phones at bridges to save lives
Temporary mobiles are in place at the moment
