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More than 1,000 people across Devon and Cornwall have taken part in a consultation process which allows communities to decide how low-level criminals may be punished in the future.

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg carried out a summer long consultation asking people across the peninsula what sanctions they felt would best deal with those who commit crimes such as antisocial...

With just one in five hate crimes being reported in Devon, local agencies say more needs to be done to encourage its victims to come forward.

Progress is being made to gain the trust of minority groups, and in raising awareness of hate crime, which is resulting in a rise in reporting to Police.

But under-reporting means that crimes against disabled or gay people or people of...

Police in Plymouth are appealing for information to identify two bogus charity collectors.

On Sunday 17th August at the Plymouth Mega Ride Event on the Hoe Promenade, two women were witnessed aggressively collecting money allegedly on behalf of the MacMillan Charity. The two women were seen collecting money from the public on the Hoe Promenade from 12.30pm onwards, and drew attention...

Courts wasted an estimated £230 million of taxpayers’ money last year by needlessly locking up people on remand, figures published by the Howard League for Penal Reform reveal today (18 August 2014).

During 2013, more than 35,000 people who had been remanded in custody went on to be either acquitted or given non-custodial sentences.

The money spent on keeping them in prison...

The Devon & Cornwall Police Partnership Community Volunteer Awards 2014 will reward and recognise those who give their time to support local neighbourhoods to build strong and cohesive communities.

Previously DaCCWA held an awards ceremony each autumn to acknowledge and celebrate the activities of watch schemes, supportive staff and partner agencies. Crimestoppers was also integral...

Police have taken part in a series of action days as the force continues to clamp down on metal theft across the region.

Over three days in February officers, along with colleagues from partner agencies, staged action days as part of Operation Tornado.

Launched in 2012 by Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Op Tornado was set up to reduce metal theft, which nationally...

Police are investigating the theft of £800 worth of Thai Boxing gear from a van in Plymouth.

The van was parked in a service lane behind Embankment Road when it was targeted by the thief overnight on 5/6 March.

A large heavy black bag containing boxing pads and other equipment was taken from the Ford Escort van.

Police are appealing for information about anyone seen...

Turning young people away from a potential life of crime was the focus of a day of action led by students at Plymouth University.

Coordinated by the Plymouth Howard League Student Society, the open event was designed to increase the educational and employment aspirations of youngsters from deprived backgrounds.

Held at Efford Youth and Community Centre, in partnership with...

Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner is backing calls for the Government to update licensing laws.

Currently they effectively force councils to ignore some health related advice when considering applications.

Tony Hogg has prioritised the battle against alcohol related crime and misuse. As well as the huge impact on police and crime, excessive alcohol consumption...

Plymouth Police have launched a week of action to target offenders and engage with the public in the city, waterfront and Stonehouse neighbourhoods.

Neighbourhood teams are running a series of operations under the umbrella name of Operation Vary from today until 16 February.

They will cover everything from antisocial behaviour, speeding, drug dealing, shoplifting, car crime...