DEVON and Cornwall Police is looking for volunteers with horses to support the force by carrying out high-visibility patrols across rural communities.

The volunteers will support policing by engaging with residents in rural areas and carrying out patrols, and then reporting back about any suspected agricultural, equine, wildlife or heritage crimes, as well as crime disproportionately impacting rural communities, such as fly-tipping.

It is hoped the volunteers will act as a visible deterrent to prevent crime, helping to keep rural communities safe and enabling police to better connect with rural communities.

To get involved, volunteers must have a minimum of five years’ riding experience, own a suitable horse, be over 21 years old and pass police vetting.