Campaign to cut crime and fears

The high visibility campaign aims to make communities feel safer

Hundreds of police officers are taking part in a high profile campaign to try to reduce the fear of crime in local communities across Devon and Cornwall.

The aim of Operation Everest is to demonstrate the work being done to keep the public safe and foster better relationships.

The first "day of action" in November led to about 350 arrests.

Violent crime, anti-social behaviour, vandalism, drugs, underage drinking and traffic offences will be tackled.

Chief Constable Stephen Otter and other senior officers will be travelling across the force region to support officers and listen to the public's views.

These days of action deliver tangible results that make a difference to people's lives Chief Constable Stephen Otter

"Our last day of action was a real success because it very visibly demonstrated how our officers and staff work together to keep the communities of Devon and Cornwall safe," Mr Otter said.

"Again for this operation, we will be focusing on those areas that have been raised as particular concerns by the public.

"These days of action deliver tangible results that make a difference to people's lives in Devon and Cornwall but I would like to reassure the public that we are never complacent."

Operation Everest will mainly centre on the concerns raised through the Partners and Communities Together (PACT) process.

The public can voice their top concerns through PACT post boxes distributed in towns and villages enabling neighbourhood policing teams to identify the top three priorities which then form a neighbourhood improvement plan.

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