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Teenage rape prevention campaign launches

Devon and Cornwall Police are supporting the national teenage rape prevention campaign to raise awareness of rape and sexual violence amongst teenagers.

The aim of the Home Office campaign is to prevent teenagers from becoming victims and perpetrators of sexual violence and abuse. It is designed to encourage teenagers to re-think their views on rape, sexual assault, violence and abuse and direct them to places for help and advice. The high profile campaign is supported by TV advertising that will run throughout December. The campaign is supported by three different business cards with...

New way to report fraud helps free up local police time

The way in which fraud is reported and investigated is changing from today. Victims of fraud and internet crime should now contact Action Fraud directly to report a fraud instead of the police.

This can be done by either calling Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or reported via their website www.actionfraud.police.uk . Non-emergency police call handlers who receive reports of fraud will direct callers to contact Action Fraud. There are circumstances in which the police should still be called and will respond: • If the victim is in immediate danger. • If there is a chance that the suspect...

Police appeal for information following a burglary

An isolated property in Cove, near Tiverton, was entered between Midday on Tuesday 27th November and 5.00pm on Wednesday 28th November by smashing a kitchen window. Once inside, following an untidy search, several items were stolen, many of sentimental value.

The stolen items included a pair of silver fighting cocks that are about 6in to 8in in height. These were a present to celebrate the victim’s 25th wedding anniversary.

A garrad gent’s wrist was also stolen which was a retirement present. It was inscribed; ‘Presented to Eric Hayes in appreciation of 35...

Local Police officers are recognised for bravery

Police officers from around the county have been awarded for their individual acts of bravery and for displaying exemplary acts of frontline policing.

The awards were presented by Superintendent Chris Eastwood, police commander for the areas of Exeter, East and Mid Devon.

Supt Eastwood said, “These awards recognise the excellent work that goes on, both on the frontline and behind the scenes, to keep the areas of Exeter, East and Mid Devon safe. I am proud to be the commander of such a professional and hard working team of officers”.

Commander certificates awarded...

Police launch Christmas campaign to cut down drink driving

Devon and Cornwall Police are releasing dramatic footage of a drink-fuelled collision as part of the Force‘s annual drink drive Christmas campaign.

The campaign, which will run throughout December, is aimed at highlighting the damage that can be caused by drink driving and reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads.

The CCTV footage shows a car, driven by a man who had been drinking, crashing into the Three Elms pub in Brixham and seriously injuring landlord Kevin O’Neill.

The driver, Leigh Brennan, 45 and from...

Exeter Police and Community Choir help Hospiscare

Authored by bpassoc
Posted: Thu, 11/29/2012 - 1:22pm

Don’t miss a great start to your Christmas entertainment – in truly traditional style!

Exeter Police and Community Choir are staging their annual Christmas Charity Concert on Sunday, December 9 this year at 3pm.

The choir will once again be supported by the award-winning Sidmouth Town Band for the concert which takes place at St. Peter’s School, Quarry Lane, Exeter, this year In aid of Exeter Hospiscare.

“Many people are only too aware of the comfort provided by the Exeter Hospice in their time of need, and we are delighted to be supporting this very worthy cause...

Missing 57-year-old Dawlish man found safe and well

Concerns for a 57-year-old man, who police were looking for after he went missing from his Dawlish home, have been allayed after he was found safe and sound in the town yesterday.

Met Office issues amber warning for heavy rain

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heavy rain for the region and is warning the public to be prepared for flooding, with the Environment Agency, Devon County Council and Police warning Devon to be prepared, restrict journeys to the essential, keep an eye on flood alerts and don't drive through flood water.

Cornwall sees two Severe Flood Warnings, indicating danger to life, while Exeter and the surrounding area has three Flood Alerts currently in place: in the Lower Exe Area, Mid Devon Rivers and on the Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries.

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Two Exeter Police officers included in honours list for long service

Police officers and staff from Devon and Cornwall Police have been honoured for their years of service at a special ceremony at Padbrook Park, Cullompton. Included in the honours list are Exeter-based Detective Constable Pippa Davies and Fingerprint Expert Emma Parsons.

The ten officers and staff were recognised for 20 years’ service by Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer and Sir John Cave, Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Devon.

Officers and staff receiving long service and good conduct awards at the ceremony on 29th October 2012 were:

Detective...

Working together key to tackling crime, says Tony Hogg

Tony Hogg, the first Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is calling on people to work with him to help make a difference to their local area.

Mr Hogg was elected in the early hours of Saturday morning after two lengthy counts at Carn Brea Leisure Centre. In the first round of the count, he received the most support with 55,257 votes (28.05%), followed in second by Brian Greenslade, who gained 24,719 (12.54%). After the second round of the Supplementary Voting system, where second choices are taken into account, Mr Hogg received a total...

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