Plymouth University Policing Team

29/01/2026

As we near the end of January we reflect on the busy demands and successes last year, our fantastic officers and dedicated staff, plus our amazing volunteers. We look forward to helping you, our communities, throughout the rest of 2026 and beyond. The new year has started in a challenging way but we are thankful for your support. For more info and a look back at 2025 please visit our website news pages https://orlo.uk/3RB3m

31/12/2025

Are you out in the city tonight? Have a great time and remember the Safe Bus is parked at Derrys Cross from 10pm if you need it. The bright green bus provides a safe haven and a mobile treatment and welfare unit. If you feel vulnerable, unwell or lose your mates make your way to the bus and the lovely staff on board will help you. You can also get water and charge your phone. Happy New Year Plymouth!

18/12/2025

Planning your festive night out? Don't forget, the Safe Bus is available tomorrow from 10pm if you need it (Fri 19th). Parked at Derrys Cross in the city the bus is a mobile treatment centre and medics on board can look after you if you feel unwell, vulnerable or your night is not going to plan. You can also get water and charge your phone. The bright green bus is available every Sat night from 10pm but tomorrow is one of the extra festive days you can use the bus - as well as Xmas Eve and New Years Eve. Merry Xmas.

05/12/2025

GREAT NEWS: The fantastic Plymouth Safe Bus is always available every Saturday from 10pm for anyone on a night out but did you know the bus will also be parked there on extra dates over the festive season? If you need help you can also go to Derry’s Cross tonight from 10pm plus Friday 12th and 19th December, as well as Xmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The bright green mobile treatment and welfare centre offers a safe space for anyone who needs it and no one will be judged. The single decker bus has been running for several years and is parked outside Timbervault Escape Rooms. Medical help is available and the bus can be a meeting point if things don’t go as planned. If you lose your mates or feel vulnerable in some way, your phone is missing or you feel unwell you can use the Safe Bus. Free water and phone charging is available and nearby taxi marshals can make sure you get home safely. OPCC funding helps keep the Safe Bus running and we are also very grateful to the local bus company who park the bus into place.

28/11/2025

During the national 16 days of action campaign, each day we will be promoting information to help prevent violence against women and girls. Today's topic is how to get help following r**e or sexual assault.

If you’ve been r**ed or sexually assaulted and don’t want to report to police, you can get help and support from a Sexual Assault Referral Centre or SARC.

They can collect evidence in a controlled environment, to ensure reliability. They can also deal with injuries, clothing fibres and other crucial evidence. SARCs provide a full forensic medical examination.

Survivors deserve care and guidance. SARCs offer emotional and practical support.

If you are thinking of using or have used a self swab kit please be aware that they may not provide reliable evidence.

If you have already used a self swabbing kit, please visit your local SARC or report to police for assistance.

Find your nearest SARC:https://orlo.uk/DBHl7

28/11/2025

If you’ve been r**ed or sexually assaulted and don’t want to report to police, you can get help and support from a Sexual Assault Referral Centre or SARC.

They can collect evidence in a controlled environment, to ensure reliability. They can also deal with injuries, clothing fibres and other crucial evidence. SARCs provide a full forensic medical examination.

Survivors deserve care and guidance. SARCs offer emotional and practical support.

If you are thinking of using or have used a self swab kit please be aware that they may not provide reliable evidence.

If you have already used a self swabbing kit, please visit your local SARC or report to police for assistance.

Find your nearest SARC:https://orlo.uk/ql79i

30/10/2025

The 'spooktacular' Plymouth Safe Bus team are gearing up for a busy Halloween tomorrow and will make sure those on a night out get support they need – no tricks just treatments. The mobile centre at Derrys Cross is usually parked up on Saturday nights from 10pm until 4am on Sundays but will also be available this Friday to help people in the city and make sure 31 October is not a ‘fright night’. The bright green bus will also be available on extra dates in December – Friday 5,12 and 19 as well as Christmas Eve (Wed 24 Dec) and New Year’s Eve (Wed 31 Dec). If you feel unwell or vulnerable the bus team, including trained medics, can help. The bus is a safe space and around 90% of individuals treated on board the bus are discharged at the scene by medical staff, reducing pressure on police, ambulance, and hospital services. Find the bus outside Timbervault Escape Rooms. Happy Halloween everyone 🦇 👻

23/09/2025

PICK UP LINE DIDN’T LAND?
Ah nevermind. Be respectful if the answer’s no. It’s their decision. Remember not to take it personally, just say you understand and move on.
Make the right choice. Walk Away.
Make sure that time out with mates is remembered for the right reasons.
Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/We_Walk_Away_UVTrB

22/09/2025

GETTING A BIT HEATED? MATE SQUARING UP?
While it’s a story we can still laugh about, we can keep our mates safe by stepping in if it’s safe to do so and not just standing by, and getting them to walk away.
Make the right choice. Walk Away.
Make sure that time out with mates is remembered for the right reasons.
Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/We_Walk_Away_i26qh

19/09/2025

‘WHAT YOU LOOKING AT?’
Nobody likes being stared at. But when we’ve had a bit to drink we can often glaze over and not pay attention. If someone’s eyeballing you, just ignore it. It’s probably not on purpose
Make the right choice. Walk Away.
Make sure that time out with mates is remembered for the right reasons.
Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/We_Walk_Away_TIItU

18/09/2025

KNOCKED INTO?
Pubs and clubs are crowded. It’s part of the vibe - we wouldn’t go if they were empty. Knocking into someone is almost always an accident even if it’ll leave a bruise. Best thing to do is move to another part of the venue and carry on with your night
Make the right choice. Walk Away.
Make sure that time out with mates is remembered for the right reasons.
Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/We_Walk_Away_ifywf

18/09/2025

Report spiking – Devon & Cornwall Police now has a dedicated online reporting form.

This is the link: https://orlo.uk/Report_Spiking_4VgtS

You can report to us no matter when it happened. There is no time limit on reporting spiking; whether it just happened or it happened a while ago, you can tell us about it.

This service will help you report spiking offences, including drink spiking, needle spiking, food spiking, v**e or e-cigarette spiking, or an attempted spiking.

You can also report crimes that happened as a result of a spiking incident, such as sexual assault, theft or violent offences using this service.

You can also report on behalf of someone else.

More about spiking here: https://orlo.uk/About_Spiking_jb9M1

Find out where you can get medical help, support and advice and how to report spiking.