A prolific shoplifter has been brought to justice thanks to a new business crime reduction partnership being piloted in Torbay which is soon to be rolled out to more areas in Devon and Cornwall. Scott Whatley, 35, of Smythen Street, Exeter, targeted a single store in Torquay, committing 10 thefts totalling almost £400. And thanks to UK […]
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Victims of rape and serious sexual offences in Devon and Cornwall now have access to a powerful new video resource explaining what happens when such crimes are reported to the police and the support available throughout the process. The video, created as part of the wider Criminal Justice and You initiative, has been developed by the […]
Exceptional examples of how police officers, staff and volunteers go above and beyond in their line of duty to make Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly safer places to live, work and visit, has been acknowledged during an inspiring awards ceremony. Police Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez, who attended the second Annual Recognition of Excellence in […]
A new way of holding Devon & Cornwall Police to account and ensuring it is delivering an effective and efficient police service is being achieved through the formation of a new accountability board. Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has begun to host a monthly Commissioner’s Accountability Board to […]
More police officers will be on the beat in Devon and Cornwall thanks to a £4.7m grant from the Home Office. The neighbourhood policing grant, which aims to help rebuild the connection between police and the public that is key to securing their trust and confidence, will see 45 more police officers deployed into neighbourhood […]