Performance and Measurement
Force Assessment - Devon & Cornwall
Back to previous pageEach assessment made about the force in the seven key performance areas is shown here. A summary of force performance is also provided, and additionally, users can view the force’s assessments in comparison to its peers. Finally, basic factual information about the force is shown.
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| Performance Areas | Delivery | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Reducing Crime | Good | Stable |
| Investigating Crime | Fair | Stable |
| Promoting Safety | Good | Improved |
| Providing Assistance | Good | Stable |
| Citizen Focus | Fair | Improved |
| Resource Use | Fair | Stable |
| Local Policing | Good | Improved |
Summary of HMIC baseline assessments.
Devon & Cornwall Constabulary serves the largest territorial policing area in England, including over 550 miles of coastline. Policing challenges include areas such as Plymouth, Exeter and Torbay, combined with rural expanses such as Dartmoor and almost year-round tourist activity, all of which add to the demands placed on the force.
Despite Devon & Cornwall being essentially safe places to live, work and visit, the force has contended with a series of major investigations which it has successfully managed and brought, in the main, to successful conclusions. However, these investigations have tested resilience. HMIC assessed that the force’s performance in relation to volume crime investigation deteriorated in 2004/05.
The force has undergone structural and cultural change, driven by the Chief Constable. This continues with the recently launched Vision, Mission and Values which underpins the concept articulated in ‘Principles of Policing’ and reinforces the commitment to neighbourhood policing.
For further information see the full baseline assessment.Police Authority Chair: David Money
Authority Website: www.dcpa.police.uk
Chief Constable: Maria Wallis
Force Website: www.devon-cornwall.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 3399
- Police Staff: 2034
- Community Support Officers: 74
- Other Staff: 96
- Special Constables: 582
Budget 2005/06: £233.2m
