Devon & Cornwall Police recently worked alongside British Transport Police (BTP) in a bid to target individuals using rail networks to transport drugs.
The operation took place in Torquay and involved a mixture of high visibility and plain clothes police officers deployed to the train station. Officers were joined by passive drugs dog ‘Polly’, who was placed at key entrances and...
Special Constables from Devon and Cornwall Police Roads Policing Team have launched an operation to crack down on the illegal use of electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs/E-bikes).
Operation Forerunner comes in response to significant concerns from residents about the safety risks posed by these vehicles when modified and/or used improperly. It aims to reduce the illegal use of E...
In response to feedback captured in a local police survey, extra police officers will be deployed to Torquay town centre for the next four-weeks to deter offenders and keep people safe.
Police Inspector Ben Shardlow said: “The extra officers will enable us to amplify our impact in the area. It means we can be visible in more crime hotspot areas, target more offenders and achieve more...
Devon & Cornwall Police in Plymouth are driving their commitment to be more visible in communities across the city, visiting over 50 addresses in the Stonehouse area.
Police Inspector Greg Bridgett said: “We know that seeing a police officer can have a huge impact on our communities, both on the safety of the area and also by providing a reassuring presence on our streets.”...
Inspector Grant Leitch, who heads up the Exmouth sector, is retiring after 30 years dedicated service to communities covered by Devon & Cornwall Police.
His current role includes policing Ottery St Mary, Budleigh Salterton and Woodbury, as well as Exmouth and he leads the Neighbourhood Police Team.
Exmouth was designated as an anti-social behaviour hotspot area and...
During 2024, police teams in Plymouth awarded a total of £21,000 to good causes using money seized from criminals.
The money was given to local charities, groups and projects whose aims include supporting communities, diverting people away from crime and providing wellbeing support to vulnerable people.
Superintendent Phil Williams, who oversees the funding requests said: “...
As a new year gets underway, policing teams in North, East and West Devon have reflected on a busy, but successful year during which they contributed to reducing crime and disorder and keeping communities safe.
The policing section, which includes the city of Exeter, encompasses urban, rural and coastal areas, with officers and staff responding to a plethora of incidents including...
Funding from Devon & Cornwall Police has been donated to Tavistock Youth Café to help it offer more activities and support to young people.
The Youth Café is a charity for youngsters in Tavistock and the surrounding area. They offer a safe and relaxed environment where young people can hang out, play pool, mix with their peers and get involved with activities. They also provide...
The North Devon night bus service provided over the festive period was just the ticket according to Devon & Cornwall Police. A total of 881 passengers used the service on key busy dates over the five week period during November and December, including so called ‘Factory Friday’ on 20 Dec.
The initiative is used to help tackle drink driving offences, as well as anti-social...
Devon & Cornwall Police recently honoured the work of police cadets and volunteer police officers, also known as ‘Specials’, to recognise the important role they play in protecting local communities.
At a recent awards event, every member of the Special Constabulary and cadets in South Devon received a unique coin to thank them for their dedication and contribution in supporting...
