New approach to policing hunts saves Suffolk thousands

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New approach to policing hunts saves Suffolk thousands

Savings from a change in approach to policing of fox hunts could be invested in new drone technology, one force has revealed.

Date - 28th September 2020
By - Chris Smith

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Suffolk Constabulary changed its approach to overseeing organised fox hunts during the last season and has saved more than £11,000 as a result. The force has mirrored the public order tactics used for some football matches and responding only...

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