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Devon and Cornwall's Chief Constable’s contract extended

Mr Sawyer says he is delighted to stay on. Credit: ITV News

Shaun Sawyer will remain as chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police up to 2021 - extending his existing contract by three years.

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg says Mr Sawyer has proved himself an "excellent" chief constable, and that under his tenure recorded crime has continued to fall even in the face of cuts to public services.

I am delighted that Shaun wants to stay and lead the continued transformation of policing in Devon and Cornwall.

I felt it was in the public’s and the force’s interest for him to be anchored in this role"

– Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg

Mr Sawyer became chief constable early in 2013 after a period acting into the position.

10.7%
The fall in recorded crime across the patch during Mr Sawyer's time as police constable.

Mr Sawyer says he is delighted to continue in the role.

The officers, staff and volunteers of the force have worked tirelessly in recent years to achieve amongst the highest levels of public confidence along with some of the highest reductions in crime, seen in any force.

They have done so in the face of adversity and often in challenging personal circumstances. It is a privilege to be granted the opportunity to serve the public and to work alongside and lead colleagues now and into the future.

– Shaun Sawyer