Cornwall Businesses Show Positive Reception to Police Anti-Crime Initiatives

Police have stated that businesses in Cornwall responded favorably to visits from law enforcement and other agencies aimed at discussing crime. Devon and Cornwall Police reported engaging with more than 60 retailers in October regarding shoplifting, anti-social behavior, fraud, and scams. Officers conducted these shop visits alongside staff from Newquay Town Council, Harbour Housing, and Newquay BID. The police also mentioned that Newquay is one of the areas in Cornwall benefiting from additional hotspot police patrols, made possible by Home Office funding. Helen Toms, community safety officer for Cornwall Council, remarked that the teams generally experienced an incredibly positive response from businesses, with retailers thanking them for taking the time to speak in person. She said, “The number of other partners that took part in the event was commendable, with a wide range of agencies represented.” Ms. Toms added, “This was noted by several businesses who said how reassuring it was to understand the multi-agency working taking place. Many businesses in Newquay have Shopwatch radios, use them regularly and feel safer as a result.” Businesses were also prompted to display a “Say No to Hate” sticker, which features a QR code, to demonstrate to the public their support for the “zero-tolerance stance against hate crime.” Follow BBC Cornwall on X , Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk.Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.