By the 1850s the Truro Borough Council had its way and had reduced the number of serving officers by less than half the original strength.
On 23 September 1873 the force was inspected by the Inspector of Constabulary Captain Willis, who examined the force's uniforms, books, cells and expressed himself "much satisfied," although would again point out that force was understaffed, and would be eligible for a government grant [REF].