The full council meeting where a hate crime motion debate erupted in controversy (Image courtesy: Bradley Gerrard
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October 14, 2022 - Devon and Cornwall Police was placed into special measures by the police inspectorate.
The force was moved into an 'enhanced level of monitoring' for reasons including inadequate response times, poor crime recording - particularly against vulnerable victims and for violent or behavioural crimes - and inability to manage sexual and violent offenders.
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) continuously monitors the performance of all police forces in England and Wales.
The force said it had already begun to make improvements to its service since the initial inspection in January.
In a statement, it said it had 'accepted' the findings and understood how they may cause concern in the community.
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