Today (Wednesday 17 March) sees the deployment of Body Worn Video (BWV) which is being issued to 270 Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs), across Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police.
The rollout of the cameras follows a successful trial and public consultation.
The cameras will be issued to all firearms officers and represent a significant development in the use of technology to capture the best evidence for victims, and reduce the likelihood of victims and witnesses having to appear in court if an offender offers an early guilty plea. This has proved particularly...
Police are investigating the theft of catalytic converters from nine vehicles in Exmouth and Sidmouth over the weekend.
Thieves singled out people carrier-type vehicles, mostly Ford Galaxy cars, specifically for the converters and exhaust filters. On each occasion the vehicle part was removed with a tool such as a pipe cutter.
In Exmouth four thefts happened from Ford Galaxy vehicles in Salterton Road, Phear Avenue, Phillips Avenue and Withycombe Road. Other vehicles targeted included a Seat Alhambra in Ashleigh Road and a Volkswagen Sharan in Partridge Road.
Police are appealing for witnesses to an attempted robbery in Tiverton.
On Wednesday 23 December 2015, at around 9.15pm, a 57-year-old local man was walking through the car park in the Market Walk and Pannier Market area of the town when he was approached by another man who demanded money.
Following an altercation the two separated and left the scene.
A 31-year-old man from Tiverton was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and released on police bail until 2 March 2016 pending further enquiries.
Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the...
