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Rural police not even given torches, as new findings reveal reality of countryside crime crisis

CLA report says next government must focus on coordinated approach to rural policing

Rachael Brown
clock • 2 min read
Figures obtained by the CLA say some rural police officers are not even provided with torches
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Figures obtained by the CLA say some rural police officers are not even provided with torches

Our 'rural policing system is in crisis', with forces lacking dedicated officers, funding and basic kit such as torches, according to Freedom of Information (FOI) responses received by the Country Land...

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