Devon & Cornwall Police

Devon and Cornwall Police covers the largest geographic force area in England and Wales, extending from the outskirts of Bristol to Land's End and the Isles of Scilly. The force faces unique logistical challenges in maintaining effective policing across remote moorland, isolated rural communities, and island communities. Tourism policing is a major consideration, with the two counties receiving tens of millions of visitors annually. The force works closely with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and RNLI on coastal and maritime safety.

Area Covered

Devon and Cornwall Police covers the counties of Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly, including the cities of Exeter and Plymouth. This is the largest force area by geography in England and Wales, covering over 4,000 square miles.