Local Policing Team
Our Neighbourhood Policing Teams consist of Neighbourhood Team Leaders (police sergeants), Neighbourhood Beat Managers (police officers) and police community support officers (PCSOs) who are accountable to their local community. A key element of the role is to undertake community engagement to understand community concerns and update them on police activity in order to build confidence.
They will work in partnership with teams both within the police (for example alcohol licensing and youth intervention) and externally (local authorities, Environmental Health and registered social landlords) to problem solve community issues. The underlying principle of our neighbourhood policing model is to intervene at the earliest possible opportunity to prevent an escalation of crime and harm.
Crimes and priorities
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ASB & DRUG USE - Around public premises
Action taken:
The neighbourhood team work closely with other teams within Devon & Cornwall Police to tackle the issues around drug use and ASB in our local pubs and licensed premises. We patrol the areas when we are working late shifts and engage with both customers and staff/landlords.
** UPDATE **
The Neighbourhood team, Neighbourhood Support Team, Police Dog Jasper and his handler PC Warren visited pubs in Plympton, Estover and Leigham recently. PD Jasper identified several customers inside the premises who were dealt with for possession of Class A & C drugs. -
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RETAIL THEFT - Marshmills retail park.
Action taken:
Visible police patrols at Marsh Mills Retail Park are continuing to have a positive impact on reducing shop theft and anti-social behaviour. By targeting offenders and providing reassurance to businesses, officers are helping to create a safer environment for staff and shoppers alike. Increased patrols also help the public feel more confident and secure while visiting the retail park.