Police officers from Totnes have created a recognisable emblem that endorses close working relations between the Police and local communities. The emblem aims to encourage positive working between partner agencies, local businesses, community members and the police.

 

The initiative is part of the teams’ aim to reduce crime and anti social behaviour in the town.

 

Positive policing stickers placed in prominent places act as a ‘marker’ that encourages positive activity in the area, encompassing both residential and commercial properties.

It incorporates the strong message ‘‘Positive policing, positive communities’ and lists acceptable and non-acceptable behaviours welcomed across the town.

 

Developed by PCSOs Jason Vasey and Gemma Finch, it endorses regular police patrol, crime reduction schemes and community involvement.

 

It says ‘no’ to anti social behaviour, burglary, theft, criminal damage and drug and substance misuse.

 

“We hope the emblem will raise awareness of community issues and empower individuals to support the local policing objectives by working together,” said PCSO Vasey.

 

If anyone would like to display a positive policing sticker, they can telephone PCSOs Jason Vasey or Gemma Finch on Tel 101.

 

The campaign urges anyone to report suspicious or anti social behaviour immediately to the Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

 

 

Geographic Area: Devon

Priority: General releases

Date created: Wed, 16 May 2012 16:45:58 +0100

Reference: Community update KM DEVON

New Commander for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

A new Police Commander has been appointed to serve Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Chief Superintendent Julie Fielding has taken up her post this week and has strong ties with the county.

Chief Supt. Fielding joined Devon and Cornwall Police in 1993 having worked in largely administrative roles after leaving school.

She spent the first two years of her service in Exeter and was then posted to Cornwall where she worked in Response and CID at a number of stations, including Newquay, Truro and St Austell.

Chief Supt Fielding was then promoted to both Sergeant and Inspector ranks whilst working in Cornwall and served in a number of departments, including intelligence, public protection and youth affairs.

She has also undertaken work nationally for the Inspectorate of Policing and, more recently, worked in Devon, managing crime investigations within the county.

In her spare time, Chief Supt. Fielding enjoys reading, motor sport and walking. She is in Year Three of a degree course at Exeter University.

Commenting on her appointment, Chief Supt. Fielding said: “I am delighted to be appointed to the role of Commander for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

“Having lived in the county for a large part of my Police service, I feel that I have a good understanding of local and community issues.

“I look forward to working alongside a great team and we will be focusing upon working with our partners and communities to provide the best possible Policing service for the people of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.”

 

Geographic Area: Cornwall, Forcewide

Priority: General releases

Date created: Wed, 16 May 2012 07:26:15 +0100

Reference: 0340.12

At around 9.30pm last night, Monday 14 May 2012 Sandra Clinch, aged 48 of Darite, near Liskeard was charged with the murder of a 48 year old man, also from Darite, near Liskeard. 

 

She is due to appear at Bodmin Magistrates’ Court at 9.30am today, Tuesday 15 May 2012.  The deceased has not yet been named as formal identification has not yet been carried out.

Police began a murder enquiry after an incident in Liskeard on Sunday.

 

Officers were called to a property in Darite near Liskeard just after 10.30am on Sunday 13th May 2012 after being notified by ambulance crews, who were already in attendance, that a man had suffered a serious chest wound.

 

The man, aged 48, was taken to Derriford Hospital via air ambulance where he was pronounced deceased.

 

The enquiry is being led by officers from the Force’s Major Crime Investigation Team. 

Geographic Area: Cornwall, Forcewide

Priority: Updates

Date created: Mon, 14 May 2012 11:20:27 +0100

Reference: 0346.12

Geographic Area: Forcewide

Priority: General releases

Date created: Fri, 11 May 2012 12:40:40 +0100

Reference: 0338.12

At about 430pm on Sunday 6th May 2012,police were called  by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service about a building on fire in Union Road , Exeter.
At the address  were a adult male and 2 female adults and a young child. It also appears that a member of the public helped the occupants of the house to get out of the building.
As a result of the fire, the male adult, who is believed to be in his 50s, received serious  burns to his face, back and hands.  He was initially taken to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital for treatment but has since has been airlifted by air ambulance to specialist unit at Frenchay Hospital Bristol for further treatment. An  adult female in her 40s, received slight smoke inhalation and minor burns. The child is uninjured.
Police and Fire Officers are investigating the cause of the fire.

Geographic Area: Exeter, Forcewide

Priority: General releases

Date created: Sun, 06 May 2012 19:37:54 +0100

Reference: 0331.12

Update 0900 060512

Mark Piper has been located safe and well

Ends (AO)

 

Police are concerned for the welfare of a 48 year old man who is missing from an address in Plympton, Plymouth since about 5pm on Friday 4th May. He is Mark Piper described as 5’6” thin build with short straight brown hair. He was last seen wearing a body  warmer( colour unknown), navy blue tracksuit bottoms and black boots.
I anyone has information about Mark Piper please phone Police on 101 quoting log 549 04/05/12

Geographic Area: Plymouth, Forcewide

Priority: Updates

Date created: Sat, 05 May 2012 15:14:18 +0100

Reference: 0327.12

Geographic Area: Cornwall, Forcewide

Priority: Updates

Date created: Sat, 05 May 2012 10:41:08 +0100

Reference: 0325.12

Geographic Area: Forcewide

Priority: General releases

Date created: Wed, 02 May 2012 13:18:23 +0100

Reference: 0313.12

Police are assisting the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service which is dealing with a large fire at the Falmouth Beach Hotel in Cliff Road.
The fire was reported just after noon today and ten appliances are in attendance along with further specialist units and 100 firefighters.
Police are also at the scene assisting with road closures and evacuations.
Guests have been evacuated from the Falmouth Beach Hotel and neighbouring St Michael’s Hotel, although around 8 guests remain unaccounted for.
There is nothing at this stage to suggest these guests have come to any harm, and it is likely they have gone out on day trips, but police would like these individuals to make themselves known to officers at the scene or to call police on 101 to confirm they are safe and well.
Cliff Road remains closed as does part of Gylingvase Road, Fenwick Road and Melville Road.

Geographic Area: Cornwall

Priority: Updates

Date created: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:45:45 +0100

Reference: 0308.12

In the afternoon of Sunday 22nd April 2012 police officers from the local policing partnership team and CID executed a drugs act warrant in Willow Walk, Exeter.

After entry was gained to the property three men were detained and subsequently arrested on suspicion of intent to supply class A drugs. Officers seized a number of items from the address including what is believed to be drugs, these will be analysed as part of forensic testing over the next few weeks. 

The three men, two aged 45 and one aged 47 and all from Exeter, were interviewed and later released on police bail until 29 June 2012.

Exeter CID is continuing the investigation into the activities within the property and welcome information from members of the public. 
Devon and Cornwall Police are committed to tackling drugs misuse and will continue to take positive action based upon community intelligence.   A/DS Adrian Hawkins would like to express his thanks to members of local community for their patience during the execution of the warrant.

If you have any information please contact DC Vranch at Exeter CID using the non emergency police contact number ‘101’ or crime stoppers.

 

Geographic Area: Devon

Priority: General releases

Date created: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:43:56 +0100

Reference: 0300.12