A recent police exercise saw officers team up with British Transport Police (BTP) to sniff out drugs and disrupt county lines activity on the transport network. The focus was on deterring organised crime groups from transporting illegal substances into sm...
Release date: 05/12/2025
Devon & Cornwall Police have introduced a new system which marks a huge step forward in the way the Force handles digital media evidence like videos from CCTV cameras. NiCE Investigate is used by 24 police forces in the UK and many more worldwide. Off...
Release date: 03/12/2025
Police forces in the South West teamed up to make roads safer for horses and riders as part of a recent operation in Devon. Our Rural Affairs officers and Roads Casualty Reduction team joined forces with the British Horse Society and the Mounted Section ...
Release date: 02/12/2025
As part a commitment to boost safety across bars, pubs and clubs, police in Newquay have supported the launch of a nationally recognised scheme which aims to hold licensed premises to a high standard. The scheme, Best Bar None, assesses venues on a variet...
Release date: 01/12/2025
Residents and shoppers in Torquay are invited to a new community drop-in surgery to meet local police officers and ask any questions they may have. The local neighbourhood police team is pleased to reveal they will be taking over the old O2 m...
Release date: 28/11/2025
Police officers and staff were honoured for their outstanding public service at a special ceremony in Plymouth recently. Awards were handed out for bravery, selflessness, good work, leadership, integrity, professionalism and teamwork. A total of 62 ...
Release date: 26/11/2025
There is still time to book tickets for a fantastic festive concert in aid of the Chief Constable’s chosen charity. The Legacy Choir, with special guests Italia Conti Associates and ex members of the Plymouth Area Police Choir, will perform the Spirit of ...
Release date: 26/11/2025
A police operation aimed at deterring drug use in Launceston and Callington pubs has taken place with officers engaging with venues and the public to promote a safer night life. Officers were out in force across the towns with passive drugs dog Skye as pa...
Release date: 26/11/2025
Proactive work carried out by police to deter knife crime in Liskeard, Saltash, Torpoint and Looe saw over one hundred hours of high visibility patrols, 29 knives handed in, a specialist exercise on the rail network and plain clothes visits to shops. The ...
Release date: 26/11/2025
Devon & Cornwall Police has launched a new website to provide information and guidance around knife crime and keeping our communities safe. The #NotTheOne website focuses on statistics around people who carry a knife. In Devon & Cornwall one...
Release date: 26/11/2025
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