The number of times police have used Tasers in Devon and Cornwall nearly doubles over a two-year period.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the proposed leap from 530 to 1000 officers by 2018 would help police in isolated areas where back-up was not nearby.

Under-18’s and the elderly among those who have felt the shock of a police Taser in Devon and Cornwall. The weapon fires two small dart-like electrodes which lodge in the target's body ...

Devon and Cornwall police is increasing the number of Taser stun guns the force uses with an extra 325 devices being introduced.

The latest figures from Devon and Cornwall Police reveal that during 2019 officers drew a Taser 120 times, aimed it 43 times, arced it 10 times and red-dotted it 400 times.

Devon and Cornwall police are set to train almost all uniformed officers in the use of its new Taser. The force has revealed a plan to arm 1,200 officers, some 85 per cent of the total number.

Police have issued a warning to residents of a Cornish town after a series of vehicle thefts and attempted thefts in the last ...

Police officers spent a week tackling shoplifting offences in a bid to reduce crimes against businesses in south Devon. Devon and Cornwall Police said between 14 and 20 October it gave crime ...

Devon and Cornwall police have been accused of protecting its officers over allegations of rape, assault and psychological torment. The force reportedly failed to investigate claims that staff ...