Victims of exploitation may not behave in the way you might expect. If you know a young person whose behaviour has changed suddenly, always look at the bigger picture. Children cannot consent to being exploited. Help us keep young people safe #KnowTheSigns #CountyLines

Animal lovers have been defrauded of over £2.5 million during the #COVID19 pandemic.

Are you thinking of buying an animal online?
⚠️Do your research
⚠️Trust your instincts
⚠️Choose your payment method wisely

actionfraud.police.uk/petfraud #PetFraud

Keep your eyes peeled for fake pet adverts online. Fraudsters are targeting victims with promises of animals and pet-related products that don’t exist or are not as described.

Follow our tips to protect yourself ▶️ actionfraud.police.uk/petfraud #PetFraud

Exploitation can take many forms including #ModernSlavery , #CountyLines and #ChildSexualExploitation . All of them ruin lives. Help us to stop it. If you see something that doesn’t look right, tell us or contact Crimestoppers

Are you thinking of buying a pet online? Follow our advice to avoid falling victim to fraudsters and always trust your instincts.

If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. ▶️ actionfraud.police.uk/petfraud #PetFraud

If you spot any of the signs of #CountyLines while you’re out and about this summer let us know. If you’re not sure what the signs are, visit our website for more information #KnowTheSigns

#CountyLines gangs use children and vulnerable adults from Devon and Cornwall/Dorset to carry drugs and money. Do you #KnowTheSigns of county lines? Visit our website for more info

#SaferCornwall #Liskeard #Cornwall #Police #OffensiveWeaponsAct

The UK’s first #ASBawarenessweek started on July 19th

Persistent anti-social behaviour can have a significant impact on people’s lives.
Help us and our partners take the ‘anti’ away from anti-social by reporting issues. Not sure who to contact? AskNED ➡️ dc.police.uk/askned

If you think someone’s suspicious behaviour could be linked to terrorism, it’s important to report it.

Trust your instincts and ACT by reporting it in confidence at gov.uk/ACT or by calling 101.

#G7prepared | Info: dc.police.uk/G7

Trust your instincts if you see something that doesn’t seem right.

Report in confidence at gov.uk/ACT or by calling 101.

In an emergency always call 999.

#G7prepared | Info: dc.police.uk/G7

There are many ways to contact the police in a non-emergency. Whichever way you choose to contact us, #ItsPersonal
devon-cornwall.police.uk/contact

We’re expecting a bumper summer in #DevonandCornwall , with an increase in visitors
If somewhere is crowded, please rethink or come back later. Be respectful of each other and stay safe
Check out our FAQs: DC.Police.uk/covid-19-faq
#RespectProtectEnjoy #PlanAhead #KnowBeforeYouGo

It’s great to see people enjoying our beaches & beauty spots
Please behave responsibly and consider other people when visiting #DevonandCornwall . If it looks too busy try somewhere else, and park responsibly.
Read our FAQs DC.Police.uk/covid-19-faq
#RespectProtectEnjoy #PlanAhead

Devon & Cornwall Police is working closely with its partners this summer to keep communities and visitors safe
Enjoy #DevonandCornwall safely – be respectful, protect the environment & stick to the restrictions
Read more in our FAQs: DC.Police.uk/covid-19-faq
#RespectProtectEnjoy

We’re lucky to live in such a beautiful region
We can all enjoy it if we show care & consideration to one another, avoid litter, protect our environment & continue to follow restrictions
Our FAQs have more information: DC.Police.uk/covid-19-faq #RespectProtectEnjoy #DevonCornwall

If you’re coming to #Devon or #Cornwall during the half term please be considerate of others and avoid crowding
Keep 2m from those you don’t live with and have an alternative if it's too busy where you’d planned to visit
Read our FAQs: DC.Police.uk/covid-19-faq #RespectProtectEnjoy

Children who are being #exploited online might not act in the way you would expect. Trauma can appear as challenging behaviour so it’s important to look at the bigger picture. For information on how to spot the signs please visit our website #LookSusTellUs

There are still measures in place to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Respect each other by keeping your distance from those you don’t live with and please stick to the restrictions.

Read more in our FAQs:
DC.Police.uk/covid-19-faq
#RespectProtectEnjoy #Devon #Cornwall

Talking to children about online risks can be a really difficult conversation but it’s also a really important one. We have collected together help and advice on our website to support you. Visit our website for more information #LookSusTellUs