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Rural Crime

February 4, 2021 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart Watts

The Devon and Cornwall police rural affairs team have produced a calendar which highlights rural issues throughout the year to focus problem solving activity for police, partners and public with key messages and prevention activity, this month’s theme is Illegal off-road riding and driving.

Why is this important?

Illegal off-road riding and driving cause real damage to the landscape, heritage sites and can harm livestock. The use of vehicles off-road without authority is an offence, causes anti-social issues and in some cases the vehicles are uninsured and illegal for use on the road.

What do you need to do?

Under the Road Traffic Act using a mechanically propelled vehicle without lawful authority on common land, moorland, on any footpath or bridleway is an offence. Ensure you have permission to carry out the activity. Members of the public should be vigilant reporting incidents to the police.

How can you prevent this?

• Be aware of where you are riding/driving and ensure you have permission. Your vehicle could be seized.
• Drive responsibly, anticipate hazards, ensure your vehicle is road worthy.
• Landowners can consider securing entrances and the use of appropriate signage.
• Notify the police using 999 if you suspect an offence is being committed and the offenders are still on scene.
• If you have any information about illegal off-road riding or driving please email 101@dc.police.uk, call the non-emergency number, 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 783 0137.
• Join Devon & Cornwall Alert, Watch schemes and local social media groups so that you can find out what is happening in your area.

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How to contact the police

February 1, 2021 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart Watts

Anyone wishing to contact the police, in a non-emergency should follow these simple steps to ensure they get the help they need:

How to contact the police:

1. Are you wanting to report a breach of Covid 19 restrictions?
If you are reporting a breach of restrictions then you can do this using the national reporting form on the Police.uk website – www.police.uk

2. AskNED – the non-emergency directory
Need to ask a question but not sure who to ask for help, then AskNED – dc.police.uk/AskNED

3. Go online – dc.police.uk
On the Forces website you can find the answers to many of the questions people ask when calling the police plus lots of helpful information and advice.

4. Report Crime Online
If you need to report a crime or tell the police something, then why not report online using WebChat or the Crime Reporting Form – dc.police.uk

Alternatively, you can email 101@dc.police.uk

5. Call – 101 – The national non-emergency number

Remember in an emergency, always call 999.

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COVID 19 – VACCINATION SCAMS

January 29, 2021 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart Watts

SEE LINK FOR DETAILS:- https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/alert/warning-criminals-continue-to-take-advantage-of-coronavirus-vaccine-roll-out-as-phishing-email-reports-soar

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Covid-19 Update; Devon & Cornwall police

January 29, 2021 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart Watts

With the current restrictions in place, Devon & Cornwall Police are seeing an increased demand with reports and concerns around Covid 19 breaches, this is in addition to existing contacts from members of the public who need help.
We would like to remind our communities there are many ways to contact us in a non-emergency and any concerns around Covid 19 breaches can be reported through the online national reporting form.
To make sure communities receive the best service from us, anyone who needs to contact us should follow these simple steps:

1. Are you wanting to report a breach of Covid 19 restrictions?
If you are reporting a breach of restrictions then you can do this using the national reporting form on the police.uk website – www.police.uk

2. AskNED – the non-emergency directory
Need to ask a question but not sure who to ask for help, then AskNED – dc.police.uk/AskNED

3. Go online – dc.police.uk
On our website you can find the answers too many of the questions people ask when calling the police plus lots of helpful information and advice.

4. Report Crime Online
If you need to report a crime or tell us something, then why not report online using WebChat or the Crime Reporting Form. Alternatively, you can email 101@dc.police.uk

5. Call – 101 Non-emergency number

Remember in an emergency, always call 999.

Please note that this message was sent by Devon and Cornwall Police.

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Covid – Statement from Devon and Cornwall Police

January 12, 2021 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart Watts

We ask our communities to follow the spirit of the Government’s COVID-19 guidance, not just the letter of the law

Since the start of the national lockdown on Tuesday 5 January through to Sunday 10 January, we have received in the region of 885 COVID-related reports of which 699 were deemed suitable for 3Es action (Engage, Explain and Encourage).

36 fixed penalty notices have been issued, this includes nine for outdoor gatherings, four for leaving house without reasonable excuse and for 15 indoor gatherings.

We have undertaken high-visibility patrols across the force which has resulted in over 800 stop-checks and around a dozen fixed penalty notices being issued.

Our roads do appear to be quieter as shown by the notable reduction in road traffic collisions since lockdown, and crime is down around 11 per cent compared to pre-lockdown figures. 999 calls are down around 10 per cent but calls and contact to our 101 service is up around 23 per cent compared to the week prior to lockdown.

Devon and Cornwall Police operate over the largest geographical force in the country and we cannot be everywhere at once, so it is vital that all are doing their part in adhering to the rules of lockdown as this will ultimately save lives.

The figures show the vast majority of communities are complying with the regulations and we will always look to respond to all calls where non-compliance is being reported.

We continue with a 4Es approach and would reiterate that personal responsibility from all of our communities remains critical. We ask our communities to follow the spirit of the Government’s COVID-19 guidance, not just the letter of the law.Email tracking gif

Please note that this message was sent by Devon and Cornwall Police.

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Fake Vaccination Text

January 7, 2021 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart Watts

Please be wary of fake COVID-19 vaccine text alerts, the fake text alerts appear to be from the NHS stating that the recipient is eligible to apply for a vaccine and followed by a link – please do not click on the link – the link is a convincing fake NHS website which asks for personal and financial information. The NHS will never ask for your banking information.

Please be wary of other scams related to COVID-19 which may include:
Fake links claiming to take you to a Government website for a COVID-19 related payment
Offers of health supplements that will prevent you from becoming infected
Financial support offers that appear to be from your bank
Fines suggesting you have breached lockdown
If you have clicked and supplied your details please phone your bank/building society immediately on a telephone number from a reliable source (if any financial information has been passed) and report to Action Fraud via the website https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ or by phoning 0300 123 2040.
If you have any concerns please email 101@dc.police.uk or phone 101.

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Burglary To A Premises

December 16, 2020 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart Watts

We are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information in connection with a report of burglary to a premises in the area of East Soar near Malborough.
Three outboard engines were stolen.
This took place sometime between 2pm on Saturday 12 December and 11am on Sunday 13 December 2020.
If you have any information or CCTV in the area please phone 101 or email 101@dc.police.uk quoting crime CR/104207/20.
Thank you.

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Cyber Resilience Centre Launches In Devon and Cornwall To Help Businesses

November 20, 2020 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart Watts

Cyber Resilience Centre Launches in Devon & Cornwall to Help Businesses
Businesses in Devon and Cornwall can now sign up to be part of the new South West Cyber Resilience Centre (SWCRC), established to help businesses and charities better protect themselves against cybercrime.
The police led initiative, in partnership with the private sector and academia, is part of a network of centres being established across England and Wales to provide businesses with a free level of support, and an affordable way to access more bespoke cyber security services and consultancy.
The SWCRC offers a range of membership options depending on the level of support that businesses in Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset need.
The Core Membership, which is specifically aimed at micro businesses and SMEs is free, and provides access to a range of resources and tools to help them identify their risks and vulnerabilities. The Core Membership comes with a welcome pack full of tools and tips as well as access to national cyber security guidance, and regular updates.
The SWCRC offers a range of paid membership options which also come with a choice of cyber security services including a half day staff awareness session and a regional quarterly briefing on current cyber threats in the region.
The centre is headed up by a Director who is also a Superintendent with the Devon & Cornwall police force. Mark Moore, who has taken on the Director role, has been in policing for over 25 years, where he has been responsible for managing police responses to high-risk and protracted incidents, latterly overseeing policing in the area of Exeter, East and Mid Devon. Mark has also worked as a consultant to police forces across the country, and managed the team which oversees initial response to every reported incident in the Devon and Cornwall force area.
Mark said: “I am enormously excited to have been asked to bring the SWCRC into being and lead on this innovative partnership aimed at tackling the huge threat that is cybercrime. We know that any system is only as strong as its weakest link, and that is why we want to help improve protection for networks and supply chains across the South West.”
“Cybercrime is a risk to all business, but with some simple changes, they can significantly reduce their chance of falling victim to it. It needn’t be scary, complex or unmanageable, and we are here to help people through.”
“The SWCRC brings together the expertise of law enforcement, private industry and academia, working together to deliver free and affordable services to help businesses mitigate their cyber security risks.”
“Our website is now live, so businesses and charities can find out more about how we can help them and sign up for one of our membership packages.”
The SWCRC has been funded by the National Police Chiefs’ Council Cyber Crime Programme which secured Government funding to establish a network of CRCs across England and Wales.
For more information about the SWCRC or to become a member go to the website https://www.swcrc.co.uk/membership and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to keep updated with the latest news.

Please note that this message was sent by Devon and Cornwall Police.

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