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South West farmers urged to take part in rural crime survey

Police and crime commissioners in the South-West want to hear from rural communities to provide an update on the crimes which have affected them over the last 12 months

Chris Brayford
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Police and crime commissioners in the South-West of England want to hear your views on rural crime incidents over the past 12 months (Devon and Cornwall Police)
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Police and crime commissioners in the South-West of England want to hear your views on rural crime incidents over the past 12 months (Devon and Cornwall Police)

A rural crime survey has been launched across the South West of England to give farmers the chance to have their say on incidents and the overall effectiveness of policing in the area. Police and crime...

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