Source · HMICFRS

PEEL 2021/22 – An inspection of Devon and Cornwall Police

PEEL Force Inspection 6 recommendations

National — applies to all forces

Recommendations

1 Superseded Devon and Cornwall Police should immediately take steps to identify and address gaps in its systems and processes for identifying and recording all reports made by victims of crimes, giving particular attention to behavioural crimes, other domestic abuse related violent crime and anti-social behaviour. Devon and Cornwall Police

2 Superseded Within three months, Devon and Cornwall Police should have effective governance and oversight to fully understand its crime recording performance and ensure its crime recording is audited take on a regular basis. Devon and Cornwall Police

3 Completed Within three months, Devon and Cornwall Police should make sure all breaches of Sex Offender Notification Requirements are recorded as crimes. Devon and Cornwall Police

4 Completed Within three months, Devon and Cornwall Police should make sure all risk assessments and management plans are completed within appropriate time frames and are effectively supervised. Devon and Cornwall Police

5 Completed Within three months, Devon and Cornwall Police should make sure all visits are conducted within appropriate time frames in accordance with national guidelines and Authorised Professional Practice (APP) Devon and Cornwall Police

6 Superseded Within three months, Devon and Cornwall Police should provide specific training for all supervisors, officers and staff who work in crime recording roles; this training should include the crime recording requirements for violent crimes, including behavioural crimes, domestic abuse and anti-social behaviour Devon and Cornwall Police