Devon & Cornwall Police

Devon & Cornwall Police is reminding people to take care of themselves, their friends and family while celebrating the festive period in its latest drive to tackle violent crime.

Officers will be carrying out enhanced patrols and a range of initiatives in the main towns and cities across the two counties in a bid to help keep people safe.

In Exeter, there will be...

Police officers, staff and volunteers gathered in North Devon last week (21 Nov) to receive certificates and commendations for their hard work and service.

Those being recognised at the special annual ceremony were thanked by their colleagues and senior managers. T/Chief Superintendent Jennifer Bristow, Policing Commander for North, East & West Devon, and Superintendent Toby...

Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Chris Ball made one of his regular visits to the Deaf Academy in Exmouth earlier this week (Wed 29 Nov).

Chris is a familiar face at the two sites and drops in to speak to students who have a chance to ask him about anything they want to know.

He has already studied and passed level one British Sign Language and is hoping to advance to...

On Monday 4 December, Truro Cathedral hosted their annual blue light carol service, an event dedicated to celebrating emergency service workers.

Assistant Chief Constable Jim Pearce and other officers from Devon & Cornwall Police were proud to attend the special event and take part in the festive celebrations. It was attended by blue light workers from various organisations....

Police in Barnstaple have handed over money to The Veterans Charity to help pay for specialist equipment.

The donation of £2,798 will help the national charity deliver training courses, therapy sessions and other activities for those veterans suffering hardship.

The group are based locally in Barnstaple, North Devon and do lots of positive work to support military veterans...

Police officers, staff and volunteers who work across Plymouth were praised at a special ceremony last week.

The annual event showcases the fantastic hard work and dedication of those who serve the Plymouth policing area and is a chance to thank the teams who keep the public safe.

The ceremony took place in the presence of VIP guests the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor...

Devon & Cornwall Police is appealing to local communities to report drug-related crime and activity so they can target offenders and keep local communities safe.

Drug-related crime and other associated offences, including theft and violence, has a significant impact on communities and tackling them remains a force priority.

Every year the Force takes action to disrupt...

A fun event for children and their families took place in Axminster earlier this week and was organised by local food group Nourish along with Police Community Support Officer Hayley Widger.

The ‘Fun in the Field’ event on Tuesday 29 August at the Axe Valley Academy sports field was a chance for local families to be fed and enjoy some games at the end of the school holidays. There...

Devon & Cornwall Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner are committed to tackling violence against women and girls, wherever it happens - not least on a night out, which everyone should be able to enjoy without fear of crime.

This has led to the creation of Project NightEye, a policing approach that makes the evening and night-time a hostile environment for men intent on...

Devon & Cornwall Police have responded to public concerns about dangerous drivers by carrying out a number of high-visibility patrols on the A3052. 116 vehicles were recorded driving at excessive speed in 24 hours, spread over the course of four evenings.

The A3052 is a main arterial road, spanning 27 miles running from Charmouth in Dorset to Clyst St. Mary in Devon, and has been...