Devon & Cornwall Community Scrutiny Panel

Devon & Cornwall Community Scrutiny Panel Our mission is to build trust and confidence between the police and the community they serve

07/09/2026

JULY 2026 REPORT (7-9PM)

S&S Case 1
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Officers recognised the male and his companion as individuals associated with urban exploring.

Age-appropriate communication: The panel felt the officer communicated clearly throughout the encounter, explaining each stage of the process in a way that was appropriate to the young person's age and understanding.

The officer maintained a calm, respectful and professional manner throughout, appropriately conveying the seriousness of the situation while treating the young person with dignity and respect.
Focus on welfare: The officer demonstrated good consideration for the young person's welfare and dignity, including checking on their wellbeing during the encounter and ensuring the search was conducted appropriately.

https://www.dccspanel.org.uk/news-media/july-evening-2026



Barnstaple Police Paignton Police Camborne, Pool and Redruth Police Okehampton Police Falmouth and Helston Police Braunton Police Police Community Devon Live Cornwall Live

JULY 2026 REPORT (7-9PM)S&S Case 1-Officers recognised the male and his companion as individuals associated with urban e...
07/09/2026

JULY 2026 REPORT (7-9PM)

S&S Case 1
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Officers recognised the male and his companion as individuals associated with urban exploring.

Age-appropriate communication: The panel felt the officer communicated clearly throughout the encounter, explaining each stage of the process in a way that was appropriate to the young person's age and understanding.

The officer maintained a calm, respectful and professional manner throughout, appropriately conveying the seriousness of the situation while treating the young person with dignity and respect.
Focus on welfare: The officer demonstrated good consideration for the young person's welfare and dignity, including checking on their wellbeing during the encounter and ensuring the search was conducted appropriately.

https://www.dccspanel.org.uk/news-media/july-evening-2026


Barnstaple Police Camborne, Pool and Redruth Police Falmouth and Helston Police Exeter Volunteer Police Cadets Police Community
Devon Live Cornwall Live

07/09/2026

COULD YOU SPARE JUST A FEW HOURS EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH?
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Your Voice Can Help Shape Fairer, More Transparent Policing.
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We welcome people from every background and every community. Whatever your experience, or profession, your perspective matters.

Take part when you can. There's no expectation to attend every meeting, giving you the flexibility to volunteer around your existing commitments with all meetings online
For more than five years, the DCCS Panel has helped strengthen transparency, challenge policing practices, and build public confidence. By joining us, you'll help continue that work. If you’re aged 16 or over and live in Devon, Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly,

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION. BE PART OF THE CHANGE!
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Register your interest today.
Go to https://www.dccspanel.org.uk/contact
And fill in the form
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The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall




COULD YOU SPARE JUST A FEW HOURS EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH?-Your Voice Can Help Shape Fairer, More Transparent Po...
07/09/2026

COULD YOU SPARE JUST A FEW HOURS EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH?
-
Your Voice Can Help Shape Fairer, More Transparent Policing.
-
We welcome people from every background and every community. Whatever your experience, or profession, your perspective matters.

Take part when you can. There's no expectation to attend every meeting, giving you the flexibility to volunteer around your existing commitments with all meetings online
For more than five years, the DCCS Panel has helped strengthen transparency, challenge policing practices, and build public confidence. By joining us, you'll help continue that work. If you’re aged 16 or over and live in Devon, Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly,

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION. BE PART OF THE CHANGE!
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Register your interest today.
Go to https://www.dccspanel.org.uk/contact
And fill in the form
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Devon & Cornwall Police
UK Government
Devon Live
Cornwall Live
Devon Community

Meet your local Neighbourhood Team Officers : Fri 04 Sep 19:00Your local Neighbourhood Team will be holding a Police Sur...
28/08/2026

Meet your local Neighbourhood Team Officers : Fri 04 Sep 19:00

Your local Neighbourhood Team will be holding a Police Surgery at The Windmill Centre on 4th September 2026 between 7.00pm and 8.30pm.

Please consider attending, let me know with the buttons below so you can take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what we are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you.

Everyone is welcome and it would be great to see you there.

Get Involved

Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you.

Many Thanks

Neil.

28/08/2026

COULD YOU SPARE JUST A FEW HOURS EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH?
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Your Voice Can Help Shape Fairer, More Transparent Policing.
-
We welcome people from every background and every community. Whatever your experience, or profession, your perspective matters.

Take part when you can. There's no expectation to attend every meeting, giving you the flexibility to volunteer around your existing commitments with all meetings online
For more than five years, the DCCS Panel has helped strengthen transparency, challenge policing practices, and build public confidence. By joining us, you'll help continue that work. If you’re aged 16 or over and live in Devon, Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly, JOIN US!

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION. BE PART OF THE CHANGE!
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Register your interest today.
Go to https://www.dccspanel.org.uk/contact
And fill in the form
-


Devon & Cornwall Police
UK Government
Devon Live

COULD YOU SPARE JUST A FEW HOURS EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH?-Your Voice Can Help Shape Fairer, More Transparent Po...
28/08/2026

COULD YOU SPARE JUST A FEW HOURS EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH?
-
Your Voice Can Help Shape Fairer, More Transparent Policing.
-
We welcome people from every background and every community. Whatever your experience, or profession, your perspective matters.

Take part when you can. There's no expectation to attend every meeting, giving you the flexibility to volunteer around your existing commitments with all meetings online
For more than five years, the DCCS Panel has helped strengthen transparency, challenge policing practices, and build public confidence. By joining us, you'll help continue that work. If you’re aged 16 or over and live in Devon, Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly, JOIN US!

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION. BE PART OF THE CHANGE!
-
Register your interest today.
Go to https://www.dccspanel.org.uk/contact
And fill in the form
-


Devon & Cornwall Police
UK Government
Devon Live
Cornwall Live

Police powers to stop and searchA police officer has powers to stop and search you if they have ‘reasonable grounds’ to ...
22/08/2026

Police powers to stop and search

A police officer has powers to stop and search you if they have ‘reasonable grounds’ to suspect you’re carrying:
•illegal drugs
•a weapon
•stolen property
•something which could be used to commit a crime, such as a crowbar

You cannot say no to being searched if there are reasonable grounds to search you. The police officer can stop you from walking away if you try to.
You can only be stopped and searched without reasonable grounds if it has been approved by a senior police officer.

This can happen if it’s suspected that:
•serious violence could take place
•you’re carrying a weapon or have used one
•you’re in a specific location or area

https://www.gov.uk/police-powers-to-stop-and-search-your-rights/police-powers-stop-question




Devon & Cornwall Police

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Understanding the reasonsThe police can stop, or stop and search, you or a vehicle if they think you:have an item which ...
22/08/2026

Understanding the reasons

The police can stop, or stop and search, you or a vehicle if they think you:
have an item which has been stolen

are carrying objects, made or adapted, to commit; theft, fraud, criminal damage, or offences related to protests are in possession of a dangerous or offensive weapon or corrosive substance have evidence related to certain crimes
may be carrying drugs are carrying a weapon that has been used, or intend to use at a serious violent incident

The police can also stop or stop and search under anti-terrorism measures.

https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/st-s/stop-and-search/stop-and-search-explained/








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