Police in Devon are tackling the problem of catalytic converter thefts with forensic marking kits.
The kits have been funded by Toyota in order to support the initiative and reduce the number of crimes happening.
Offences of stealing catalytic converters have happened across Rural East Devon, Exeter and Mid Devon and local garages are now working in conjunction with police...
As part of Vision Zero South West - a campaign to cut road deaths and serious injuries - police officers attended Barton Hill Academy in Torquay alongside Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service to deliver a lesson in road safety.
The lesson was aimed at nine to eleven-year-olds, teaching them about the dangers on the road and what steps they can take to keep themselves safe....
Police Community Support Officers Colin Balch and Karen Capey will be taking part in a new Exmouth youth club initiative on Tuesday 23 January.
Called ‘TOAST’, the sessions run on a Tuesday and Thursday from 3.30pm to 5.30pm at Open Door community centre in Church Street, Exmouth and are for secondary school and college age students.
A spate of collisions involving pedestrians in Plymouth is causing concern for officers in Devon & Cornwall
Between Sunday 7 January and Wednesday 11 January 2024, Devon & Cornwall Police have attended three collisions involving pedestrians. As a result, one pedestrian sadly lost their life, and two have suffered life-changing injuries and remain being treated at a local...
People in Okehampton can now report crime in person or just ask for help at a newly opened Police Enquiry Office.
Members of the public will have access to the walk-in service where they can speak to trained staff who can help with crime reporting, crime prevention advice and help with accessing victim services.
The Police Enquiry Office will initially be open Monday to...
Devon & Cornwall Police is reminding people to take care of themselves, their friends and family while celebrating the festive period in its latest drive to tackle violent crime.
Officers will be carrying out enhanced patrols and a range of initiatives in the main towns and cities across the two counties in a bid to help keep people safe.
Police officers, staff and volunteers gathered in North Devon last week (21 Nov) to receive certificates and commendations for their hard work and service.
Those being recognised at the special annual ceremony were thanked by their colleagues and senior managers. T/Chief Superintendent Jennifer Bristow, Policing Commander for North, East & West Devon, and Superintendent Toby...
On Monday 4 December, Truro Cathedral hosted their annual blue light carol service, an event dedicated to celebrating emergency service workers.
Assistant Chief Constable Jim Pearce and other officers from Devon & Cornwall Police were proud to attend the special event and take part in the festive celebrations. It was attended by blue light workers from various organisations....
Police in Barnstaple have handed over money to The Veterans Charity to help pay for specialist equipment.
The donation of £2,798 will help the national charity deliver training courses, therapy sessions and other activities for those veterans suffering hardship.
The group are based locally in Barnstaple, North Devon and do lots of positive work to support military veterans...
