A memorial service took place earlier this week to remember murdered North Devon police officer PC Walter Creech.
The constable was killed on 29 July 1883 in Georgeham village, near Croyde, while attending a disturbance at the Kings Arms public house. He was stabbed to death. PC Creech is buried in the churchyard in Georgeham and the event was attended by around 30 people from the...
In response to listening to communities’ concerns, Devon & Cornwall Police in Plymouth South and Central sectors have successfully secured 63 charges against individuals for shoplifting, drug dealing, and criminal damage, in a bid to improve safety in the city.
As a result of proactive activity across May and June, police secured 42 charges against a number of individuals for...
Two long serving Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) who work in Exmouth are leaving Devon & Cornwall Police after a combined career total of more than 50 years.
Karen Capey and Colin Balch are familiar figures in Exmouth town centre, as well as Budleigh Salterton and surrounding villages. They have worked for a long time for the Force in various roles and have attended...
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...
In an effort to connect with some of the youngest people in the community, Devon & Cornwall Police recently welcomed members of Marldon Scout Club to Torquay Police Station.
The children, aged 6-10 years old from the local Beavers and Cub group, were given a behind the scenes look at the daily work that takes place across the station. They had the opportunity to look at an...
Devon & Cornwall Police are gearing up for additional policing activity across Salcombe to keep communities safe and deter crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB).
The popular area of Salcombe will see an increase in police officer presence across the town and surrounding areas during the summer months. Officers will be carrying out regular high visibility patrols both on foot and...
Officers from Devon & Cornwall Police in South Devon are working alongside local communities and other agencies to make people aware of coastal crime, highlighting the signs to look out for and advising on how to report it in a bid to keep people safe. Coastal crime is anything that has an impact on, or happens around, our coasts and borders. Types of water-based crime include theft,...
Devon & Cornwall Police officers in Torquay are taking an innovative approach to increase their presence in the local community by holding meetings outside, in the town centre.
Chief Superintendent Roy Linden, who heads up police teams across South Devon said: “We know the importance of being visible within our communities, which is why we’re thinking of more ways for our police...
Devon & Cornwall Police has honoured a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) for her outstanding work in supporting communities and fellow colleagues across Plymouth.
At an awards ceremony on Friday 14 June, PCSO Debbie Hollinson was awarded PCSO of the year. She was recognised for her positive attitude and natural ability to make people feel heard and safe.
Officers from Devon & Cornwall Police in Teignmouth are carrying out extra patrols during peak times over the summer to keep the public safe and deter criminals from visiting the area.
Police officers will be conducting high visibility foot patrols across the sea front and town centre, with further support from additional officers during the busy evenings.
