Devon & Cornwall Police

• Covers the largest geographical police area in England, providing policing services for 1.5 million residents and more than eight million visitors
• Crime in Torbay has reduced by 11.8% compared to last year, down from 11,121 to 9,812. This is for the period April 2009 to March 2010, compared to the same period 08/09
• Now has more than 3,500 police officers who responded to more than 244,494 emergency calls last year alone
• Has answered more than 93% of 999 calls within 10 seconds
• Has neighbourhood policing teams who work in partnership with the public and other agencies to meet the needs of local communities. As a result, this year 80% of people agreed that 'the local police are dealing with anti-social behaviour and crime that matters in this area'
• Satisfied 84% of crime victims were satisfied with the overall service provided