Custody
Custody: communication and contact
When a person has been detained, it is understandable that others may be eager to have any news on the investigation whether as friends, family, witnesses or the victim(s). However, the police are restricted in what information can be provided due to legal responsibilities e.g. the Data Protection Act 1998.
Additionally, during the early stages of an investigation it can be difficult to forecast when a particular stage of an enquiry will be completed and the outcome. The investigating officer(s) will contact the relevant people entitled to know when they are in a position to give an update.
Contact numbers
The numbers below cannot be used to report crime or for any other non-custody business.
| Station | Telephone Number |
|---|---|
| Barnstaple Custody Office | 01271 311374 - Custody matters only |
| Camborne Custody Office | 01209 615538 - Custody matters only |
| Charles Cross Custody Office | 01752 487200 - Custody matters only |
| Exeter Custody Office | 01392 281545 - Custody matters only |
| Newquay Custody Office | 01637 839660 - Custody matters only |
| Torquay Custody Office | 01803 218907 - Custody matters only |
There are six main custody units in Devon and Cornwall, located at Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay, Barnstaple, Newquay and Camborne.