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

Serious road traffic collision, Doublebois

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on the A38 at Doublebois.

The collision took place at around 1720 hours on Tuesday, 15 May 2012 at Doublebois Cross.

The incident involved a white Ford Transit van and a green Daewoo.

The 22-year-old male driver of the Daewoo sustained serious injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital.

The casualty is from out of the Force area.

Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to contact the Police on 101, quoting log 515 of 150512.

 

Geographic Area: Cornwall, Devon, Forcewide

Priority: General releases

Date created: Wed, 16 May 2012 07:20:33 +0100

Reference: 0347.12

Geographic Area: Plymouth

Priority: General releases

Date created: Mon, 14 May 2012 18:45:49 +0100

Reference: 0347.12