Devon & Cornwall Police

North Devon night bus hailed a success in getting festive revellers home safely

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...

Volunteers do a fantastic job say Devon & Cornwall Police

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...

Former officer Zach receives bravery medal from King Charles at Buckingham Palace

An heroic former Devon and Cornwall Police officer who confronted the gunman during the shootings in Keyham, Plymouth, in August 2021 has received a bravery award from King Charles.

Zach Printer was named on the monarch’s first Civilian Gallantry List and was decorated with the honour at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 11 December.

Zach was joined by his proud family and...

Police officer recognised for work in protecting vulnerable children, Plymouth

A Devon & Cornwall Police officer has been recognised for his work in protecting vulnerable young people, across Plymouth.

Police Constable Mike Smith, who works in the neighbourhood team in Plymouth City Centre, received a ‘We See You, We Hear You’ award from the National Safeguarding Adults Board for his work in preventing crime. In September this year, PC Smith launched a two-...

Police swap uniform for plain clothes to prevent knife sales to underage people

Devon & Cornwall Police officers recently took to the streets of Plymouth to carry out a plain clothes operation in a bid to prevent knife sales to people under the age of 18.

Officers from Devonport were joined by two police cadets from Citizens In Policing, aged 14 and 16, to visit a number of shops where they attempted to purchase a bladed article, ranging from fishing knives...

The North Devon night bus is back to get passengers home safely during the festive season

Devon & Cornwall Police is once again working with partners to provide a night bus service in Barnstaple, Bideford and Ilfracombe to keep communities safe.

Following a successful summer night bus service at weekends in north Devon, police are working to keep party goers away from harm during the festive season.

The popular night bus, which also ran in December last year...

Carrying a knife does NOT make you safer - Police support national knife crime campaign

Devon & Cornwall Police has been taking part in the national ‘Sceptre’ campaign, raising awareness around carrying a knife, knife related crime, and the police response to detecting and preventing it.

Detective Inspector Kevin Morley of Devon & Cornwall Police, who co-ordinated the operation, said, “Whilst knife crime in Devon and Cornwall remains low, we support this...

Local heroes recognised for going over and above, Plymouth

Over 40 colleagues from Devon & Cornwall Police and eight residents have been commended for their extraordinary efforts and bravery in keeping their local communities safe in Plymouth.

Forty-two police officers, two members of police staff, eight members of the public and a charity have all been honoured for their work in helping to save lives, protect communities and safeguard...

Police use criminal profits to support local diving group

Devon & Cornwall Police have reinvested money from criminal activity to help fund equipment for a local youth diving group in Plymouth.

£750 was given to the Plymouth Diving Group by police from the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), funding spin bikes, a resistance box and a plyo box for their gym.

The local group aims to bring young people together from different...

Police support launch of night buses to get party-goers home safe

Night buses will now be available in Torbay, running into the early hours of the morning every Saturday from 2 November until 21 December, providing a safe travel option for people who are out in the evenings.

The service has been funded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) as part of the Street Focus: Torquay project. This is a multi-agency approach to bring...

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