Annoying young footballers, speeding motorists and Christmas-tree vandals are just some of the problems facing the rural wardens of Somerset, who are now well into the second year of a unique pilot scheme designed to support the overstretched police resources in country areas.
As Gerry Northam discovers, there are many stones of praise from the community and the crime figures seem to be falling, but will it be enough to convince
Chief Constable Steve Pilkington that he should find the funds to ensure they continue? Producer Ian Bell