Devon & Cornwall Police Rural Affairs Team

20/05/2026

🚜✨ Name the Police Tractor! ✨🚜

It’s back – and it needs a name!

We’re calling on children aged 16 and under to help name the new police tractor, which will be out and about at events across the region this summer.

Last year’s winning name? The brilliant ‘Inspector Moors’ … but can you top it?

🗓 Opens: Wednesday 20 May
⏰ Closes: Sunday 7 June (midnight)

The winner will be invited to Woofstock festival on Saturday 13 June to receive a special prize! 🎉

To enter, children must live in Devon, Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly and have permission from a parent or guardian.

Let your imagination run wild – we can’t wait to see your ideas! 💡

Enter here: https://forms.office.com/e/YZKFFwfYTg

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20/05/2026

Waste crime costs the English economy an estimated £1 billion every year – yet only around 27% of incidents are reported.

That means serious, large scale and hazardous waste crimes can go unchallenged, simply because they’re not reported.

Working with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Environment Agency we’re raising awareness of the true impact of waste crime. It is not a nuisance. It is a crime.

If you’ve seen large scale or repeated illegal waste dumping, you can speak up to Crimestoppers, 100% anonymously, via our website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Find out more about the campaign: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/get-involved/campaigns/illegal-waste-dumping-is-not-a-nuisance-it-is-a-crime

15/05/2026

PLEASE WATCH, SHARE AND HELP SCOOTER-

Police are appealing for information after a dog attack on a horse called Scooter in Bere Alston, Devon.
We’re asking the dog’s owner to come forward and contact us as soon as possible.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information, please get in touch by calling Devon and Cornwall police on 101 quoting reference number 50260122054.

The dog involved is described as a six month old Springer Spaniel, brown and white with a harness. The owner is a female aged 20-30, approx. 5'6, well spoken with dark hair pulled back in a pony tail.

Please spread this post far and wide and help find those involved and if the owner of the dog is you, please do the right thing and contact police on 101.



British Horse Society Mare and Foal Sanctuary Tavistock Police

12/05/2026

Over the past few weeks, our team has been running trailer marking events across Devon and Cornwall to help prevent theft and protect property in rural communities.

We’ve seen strong uptake, with many trailers marked across both counties.

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported these events. You can read the full press release below-

https://news.devon-cornwall.police.uk/news-article/e707544a-304d-f111-9d93-6045bdd24049

Holsworthy Police Exeter Police Bodmin Police Launceston Police Camelford Police

News from Devon & Cornwall Police media team

08/05/2026

In case you didn't catch the news yesterday, we've enlisted the help of the nation's beloved The Dogfather Graeme Hall for our latest campaign.

Over the next few months, we'll be issuing a series of videos to raise awareness about livestock attacks and sharing simple things you can do- as a dog owner or a member of the public- to help us reduce the number of animals harmed by dogs.

You can watch the ITV piece featuring Graeme alongside our very own Sergeant Julian Fry, here: https://www.itv.com/watch/news/dog-owners-to-face-unlimited-fines-as-attacks-on-livestock-continue-to-rise/b5gl109

Watch the latest from ITV News - Devon and Cornwall Police are mounting a new campaign to alert people to the risks posed by pets, while looking at using forensic techniques to prevent attacks.

01/05/2026

The team are set up at Matford Livestock Market, Exeter today (1/5/26) until 1200hrs offering free SelectaDNA, Secured by Design trailer marking.

When you bring your stock in or are leaving, why not pop over and see us at our table.

We look forward to seeing you.

Driving out rural theft together!

23/04/2026

A great event in the sunshine!

Today PC Orchard and PC Skinner along with PCSO Houghton from Camelford Police attended Hallworthy Livestock Market to mark trailers and give away free SelectaDNA to support local farmers in the fight against trailer theft!

We will be running more free trailer marking events at Holsworthy Livestock Market on 29th April at 0900hrs-1200hrs and also at Matford Livestock Market, Exeter on 1st May at 0900-1200hrs- so feel free to come along and get your trailer security marked with a Secured by Design product for free!!!



Launceston Police Bodmin Police Holsworthy Police Exeter Police

21/04/2026

We attended the Devon Federation of Young Farmers livestock show and sale in Matford on Wednesday last week.

The team used the opportunity to engage with the next generation of farmers; raising awareness around rural crime, and the importance of crime prevention and security measures when on farm and within the rural communities.

Attending events and supporting the farmers of all ages is key in our collective bid to tackle rural crime in what is currently a challenging time for the industry.

It was great to be included on the day and see the Young Farmers embrace their opportunities to showcase their talent and passion for farming.

07/04/2026

02/04/2026

As dog owners, The Rural Affairs Team completely understand how joyful it is to let our dogs run free and explore the world, it’s one of the best parts of seeing them happy.

But when it comes to being near livestock, keeping our dogs on a lead isn’t just a rule, it’s an act of kindness and responsibility.

Even the most gentle, well-trained dog can act unpredictably around sheep or other animals, and the consequences can be devastating for farmers and their livelihoods.

For us, it’s about respect- respect for the animals who might be pregnant, the land that farmers work hard to maintain for their animals welfare and of course the farmers.
We also want no harm to come to the beautiful dogs who rely on their owners to make responsible decisions for them.

We practice what we preach, and keeping our dogs on a lead in these areas gives us peace of mind, knowing everyone stays safe.

Let’s look out for each other and do our part. A simple lead can make all the difference.

Please share this message far and wide, as our two counties are going to have a busy summer!

Bodmin Police Launceston Police Liskeard Police Camelford Police