Devon & Cornwall Police

Devon & Cornwall Police

Devon & Cornwall Police inspection finds force underperforming in half of areas assessed

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary Fire and Rescue Services has “serious concerns” over investigations management and says force still needs to reduce response times despite “significant efforts to improve”.

Wednesday 31 July 2024

Heavitree Road police station and magistrates court redevelopment appeal dismissed

Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner and offshore development partner sent back to drawing board after attempt to overturn city council decision to refuse two huge student/co-living blocks fails.

Friday 2 February 2024

Developer appeals Heavitree Road police station and magistrates court student/co-living blocks refusal

Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner and offshore-registered PBSA Heavitree Road S.A.R.L. seek to overturn Exeter City Council decision to reject application for 964-bed development beside The Gorge.

Tuesday 19 September 2023

Devon & Cornwall Police Chief Constable Will Kerr suspended

Devon & Cornwall Police Chief Constable Will Kerr has been suspended by Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez following misconduct allegations.

Wednesday 26 July 2023

Devon & Cornwall Police must make “urgent improvements”

The police inspectorate says Devon and Cornwall Police must make “urgent improvements” after the force was found to be inadequate in three of nine areas including responding to emergency and non-emergency calls and managing registered sexual and violent offenders.

Friday 3 February 2023

Reclaim the Night protest against sexual violence and harassment of women and girls in public space

Exeter event takes place after survey finding that 85% felt unsafe or very unsafe when walking alone in city centre at night, with police figures showing violent and sexual offences exceed 35% of all recorded crime in city.

Wednesday 16 November 2022