An ambitious project to transform Torquay into a safer town and a thriving community has reached a pivotal milestone this month. It is now 12-months since collaborative new initiative Street Focus Torquay was launched to tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB), drug abuse and violence which has been impacting upon the lives of local residents, businesses and visitors. The […]
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An incredible short list of finalists has been announced for this year’s Plymouth Youth Awards which are supported by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC). The annual awards celebrate children and young adults under the age of 21 throughout the city for their outstanding achievements, inspiring feats against adversity and tireless […]
Camborne Police Station, which was built in the 1960s, has opened its doors a newly refurbished public enquiry office (PEO), replacing the old PEO.On Friday 23 May, the doors officially opened to the new PEO which is now located at the centre of the station, making it easily accessible to the public.Superintendent Ian Thompson, who […]
A new accountability board to ensure Devon & Cornwall Police is held to account has reconvened again to scrutinise further key performance areas, including services available to detainees while in custody and whether policing strategies are aligned with national priorities. The Commissioner’s Accountability Board, hosted monthly by Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Police and […]
Night buses will continue to be available in North Devon and Torquay, plus on new routes in Plymouth and Exeter on Saturday nights until the end of the year. Following the success in the summer and Christmas of 2024, Devon & Cornwall Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner’s office are working with partners to continue […]
Businesses across Torbay are being asked to sign up to a free, powerful tool in the fight against retail crime, thanks to a year-long pilot funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez.A free 12-month subscription to the UK Partners Against Crime (UKPAC) Business Crime Reduction Solution is being offered to traders which promises a […]