devon & cornwall constabulary

Garages urged to sign up to alert system

A new scheme has been launched by Devon and Cornwall Police to stop rogue drivers evading the law after hit-and-run collisions.

The Force has set up Garage Watch, a messaging system to alert local garages to any vehicle police suspect of being involved in a collision.

The scheme aims to stop drivers avoiding justice by getting car repairs done swiftly at garages while lying...

Police puppies meet their new walkers

The first litter of puppies bred in-house by Devon and Cornwall Police will meet their new puppy walkers on Thursday 25 July.

A puppy walker takes a puppy to live with them for 12 to 18 months for socialising and early training, in preparation for the puppy entering its police training.

Each puppy has undertaken a short series of tests to find out if they were suitable for...