Shaun Sawyer is to remain as chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police to 2021. 

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg is extending Mr Sawyer’s existing contract by three years. 

’Shaun Sawyer is an excellent chief constable,’ said Mr Hogg. 

’During his tenure, recorded crime has continued to fall, despite a climate of unprecedented public

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

’His contract was passing a mutual break point and I felt it was in the public’s and the force’s interest for him to be anchored in this role, rather than looking at the many other opportunities around the world of policing.” 

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

During his time as permanent chief constable, recorded crime has fallen by 10.7%* in Devon and Cornwall.