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 ...
Release date: 01/08/2024
Exeter Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and other colleagues have a ‘wheely’ new way of getting out and about to help the public. The neighbourhood teams in the city and wider Exeter area now have access to E-bikes and have recently saddle...
Release date: 01/08/2024
“Having the eyes and ears of the public on the streets is a really effective way for us to tackle drug crime in our community and behind closed doors,” says Police Inspector Dom Nicholls. Police officers in Plymouth are appealing to local people to help i...
Release date: 31/07/2024
Exeter police officers went along to a Nigerian community fun day last weekend to meet families, chat to children and help with some of the activities. This event is organised by Inclusive Exeter and aims to promote community cohesion a...
Release date: 25/07/2024
Detective Constable (DC) Martin Hearn has been awarded a Chief Superintendent’s Commendation for his meticulous investigative skills and dedication to duty in investigating a complex corporate manslaughter case at an awards ceremony hosted by Devon & ...
Release date: 25/07/2024
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...
Release date: 24/07/2024
Neighbourhood police officers in Exeter have taken part in a successful Shoplifting Safer Business Action event (SaBA) to tackle the problem of theft from retailers in the busy city centre. The recent operation aimed to raise awareness and focus on ...
Release date: 24/07/2024
Police officers in Crownhill have successfully located offenders in connection with a spate of anti-social behaviour at Poole Farm, near Leigham. Poole Farm is a community farm which is funded by Plymouth City Council. It is an important facility for the ...
Release date: 23/07/2024
Devon & Cornwall Police has introduced a new policing team which will work closely with communities to tackle priority problems affecting local people and businesses. The team, led by Sergeant Andrew Walton, will deal with issues including antisocial ...
Release date: 23/07/2024
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 pa...
Release date: 19/07/2024
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