Devon & Cornwall Police
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Face Coverings Become Mandatory In All Shops and Retail Premises
Being socially responsibleFrom Friday, July 24, Government COVID-19 legislation changes mean it is mandatory to wear a face covering in all shops and retail premises.The measure will see all shops able to prevent entry to the premises to anyone not wearing a face covering. The new measure will see police given powers to issue a fixed penalty notice to anyone refusing to comply with the legislation, although Devon & Cornwall Police will be adopting an educate, engage and encourage approach with enforcement as a final option. Assistant Chief Constable Glen Mayhew said: “The Government has announced the change to COVID-19 legislation in order to further protect the public and those…
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On Line Shopping?
From the Police…. Have you bought anything online recently?… Almost 34% of all retail sales during May 2020 were carried out online, and new research suggests that only 16% of UK consumers intend to return to their old shopping habits post-lockdown. Online shopping fraud during lockdown Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, received over 16,000 reports relating to online shopping and auction fraud during the lockdown, with losses totalling over £16m. Members of the public have reported buying mobile phones (19%), vehicles (22%), electronics (10%) such as games consoles, AirPods and MacBooks , and footwear (4%) on sites such as eBay (18%), Facebook (18%), Gumtree (10%) and…
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Joint Campaign Launched To Help When Searching For Missing People Living With Dementia
Herbert Protocol forms available in Co-Operative stores A joint partnership scheme has been launched across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, in collaboration with the Co-Operative stores, to help provide police and partner agencies with vital information when they are searching for missing people living with dementia. From Friday 3 July 2020, Herbert Protocol forms can be collected from any of the 42 Co-Operative stores across the county. The Herbert Protocol form allows carers and family members to record personal information such as special places, people, life events etc. relevant to the person living with dementia. Once completed, the form is kept at the person’s home address and then passed…
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Message from The Chief Constable
A Message from Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer – Come Back Safely and Respect Our Communities We must continue to follow Government advice Devon & Cornwall Police is preparing for an influx of visitors this weekend as lockdown restrictions ease and the hospitality industry reopens. But the message to those living and coming to our region is clear – come back safely and respect our communities. Throughout the last week there has been reports of a surge in bookings across hotels, bed and breakfasts and campsites, combined with the re-opening of the day and night time economy on Saturday, July 4. Devon & Cornwall Police has been anticipating the demand and…
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Don’t Go To Cornwall Tomorrow!!!!
Abnormal Load Drivers using the M5 and A30 Westbound are being warned about a large convoy which will be escorted by police tomorrow.On Friday 26 June 2020 at 9:30am police will be escorting a vehicle transporting a 53 meters long and 2.55 meters wide ship mast.The route is M5 Exeter Abload Layby – M5 J31 – A30 (E) – Bodmin – A30 Chiverton Cross – turn left onto A390 towards Truro – turn right at Arch Hill Roundabout onto A39 towards Falmouth.Police will be providing a full escort to the convoys and drivers can expect some disruption and possible delays during this time. That’ll be fun.
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Corona Virus Scams
Criminals are trying to get your money. To date 2378 reports have been made and £7million extorted. Watch out for Scam Messages Your bank, or other official organisations, won’t ask you to share personal information over email or text. If you receive an email you’re not quite sure about, forward it to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS): report@phishing.gov.uk Shopping Online If you’re making a purchase from a company or person you don’t know and trust, carry out some research first, for example, by checking to see if others have used the site and what their experience was. If you decide to go ahead with the purchase, use a credit card…
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Police Update
Including….Information about Track and Trace Scams PCC pledges continued support to victims of crime during pandemic Launching her #ByYourSide campaign, Alison Hernandez underlined her commitment to support people to reach out for help and advice, and the ability to access essential services to help them recover from what has happened. The aim of the campaign is to remind people suffering with the effects of a crime past or present, such as abuse, violence or rape, that help is available across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Operated by Victim Support, help can be accessed 24/7 online or via telephone, whether a crime has been committed or not. More on our…
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Firing on Dartmoor
Before you go haring about in the wide blue yonder…
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Police alert from Neighbourhood Watch
Traffic Victim Support Podcast Three simple steps you can take to ensure you travel safely as the lockdown easesNo one sets out to cause a crash when they take to the road, yet an easing of Covid-19 restrictions last weekend was marred across Devon and Cornwall by a series of serious injuries and deaths on the region’s highways. Now partners committed to making Devon and Cornwall’s roads safer are urging motorists to take some practical steps to ensure they have a trouble-free journey and to relieve pressure on the NHS. South West Peninsular Road Safety Partnership (SWPRSP) members remain very concerned about the number of serious collisions that have taken…
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Moretonhampstead Health Centre
Possible Scam POSSIBLE SCAM – Cervical Screening Text Messages We have received reports today of a possible scam. Some women are being contacted by text message, claiming to be from the call and recall service to advise they are overdue for screening. The message asks them to call a mobile number and provide personal details. These messages are not from the NHS Cervical Screening Programme. The Action Fraud Line has been contacted. If you receive on of these text messages, please do let us know at the surgery on 01647 440591 or email us on moretonhampsteadhealthcentre@nhs.net.