crime prevention

Police target shoplifters in Torquay in a successful operation

Police officers in Torquay are on a drive to target shoplifters in the town in a bid to increase reporting, improve safety for retail workers and deter criminals.

On Thursday 18 July, neighbourhood police officers carried out a targeted high visibility patrol across the town centre and surrounding areas. Officers called into shops on route, engaging with retailers so that officers...

City’s partners against crime launch 'Thieves Don't Care' campaign

Householders, drivers, business owners and major employers are the target for a major new crime prevention campaign.

Thieves don’t care….. is a police led campaign which is backed and funded by Crimestoppers, Plymouth Community Safety Partnership, the City College and Plymouth Against Retail Crime (PARC).

The group will join with media partners across the city and use social...