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.
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-...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A new mobile police station has landed on the streets of Torquay, giving local people the opportunity to engage with officers while in the town. The helpful mobile station will allow passers-by to easily report crime, give statements and receive crime prevention advice without the need to pick up the phone or visit the police enquiry office.
Devon & Cornwall Police is joining some other UK police forces in making a life saving overdose treatment drug available to its officers, carried in first aid kits.
Nasal Naloxone temporarily reverses the effects of opioid based drugs and is used when an opioid overdose is suspected and the victim is believed to be aged 18 or over. The drug is currently being used by over half of...
Police officers in Plymouth are raising awareness of a number of support initiatives available during the evenings and late nights which are there to keep people safe if something goes wrong.
Inspector Dom Nicholls, who heads up the neighbourhood policing team for Plymouth Central, said: “Plymouth offers a great atmosphere during the evenings. It’s a popular spot for many to enjoy a...
