Alcohol fueled crime testing scant police resources

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Devon and Cornwall Police pilot leads national campaign to raise awareness of alcohol-fuelled crime.

Date - 19th September 2014
By - Cliff Caswell - Police Oracle

A force is launching a major pilot initiative designed to tackle alcohol related crime as senior leaders warn that drinking is still wreaking havoc on scarce police resources. Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police will be launching a scheme in...

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