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

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.
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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, 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
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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!
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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
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

wisely

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/








22/08/2026

Why we use stop and search

Stop and search is a hugely important police power for protecting the public, tackling crime and keeping our streets safe.

Stop and search should never be used lightly. Police officers must only use their legal right to stop members of the public, and search them, when doing so will further their investigations into criminal activity. Some examples could be looking for weapons, drugs or stolen property.

By allowing officers to investigate an individual without having to arrest them, it can avoid unnecessary arrests.

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

St Austell Police

Devon & Cornwall Police
College of Policing
Devon & Cornwall Community Scrutiny Panel

Police Use of Force is governed by three main areas of legislation:•Common Law•Criminal Law Act 1967 (Section 3)•Police ...
21/08/2026

Police Use of Force is governed by three main areas of legislation:
•Common Law
•Criminal Law Act 1967 (Section 3)
•Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Section 117)

Police officers should also conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with the following principles and guidance:
•Force Purpose
•College of Policing – Use of Force
•College of Policing - Codes of Ethics
•College of Policing – National Decision-Making Model
•National Police Chiefs’ Council – Guidance (PDF)

It is important to recognise that each Use of Force incident involves a unique set of circumstances, with the officer’s decision making based on a variety of factors. The circumstances and considerations should be continually reassessed using the National Decision Making Model to achieve this.

Can Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and police (civilian) staff use force?
The Police Reform Act 2002 allows Chief Officers to extend additional powers (beyond those already available to members of the public) to civilian employees.
However, this has not been done within Devon & Cornwall Police.

https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/police-forces/devon-cornwall-police/areas/stats-and-data/stats-and-data/use-of-force/







StopandSearch

COULD YOU SPARE JUST A FEW HOURS EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH?-Your Voice Can Help Shape Fairer, More Transparent Po...
21/08/2026

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
-


Paignton Police

Devon & Cornwall Police
College of Policing


StopandSearch

21/08/2026

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 Live Cornwall Live Devon & Cornwall Police

21/08/2026

Stop and Search (Detained)

If an officer detains you under a power like Section 1 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), you are not free to leave.

Right to information: The officer must provide the full GOWISELY details before the search begins.
Right to stay silent: You must submit to the search, but you do not have to answer questions.
Clothing limits in public: In public, officers can only ask you to remove your outer coat, jacket, and gloves.
Right to a record: You are entitled to a copy of the search record immediately or within three months from the Metropolitan Police or your local force.

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

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