Drugs and Alcohol

We will look to engage, explain, encourage and where appropriate enforce issues relating to drugs and alcohol.  This will include education on County Lines, we will focus on associated violence and exploitation, working collaboratively with our partners and community to gather intelligence and act accordingly.  

Update: 03 November 2024 - New priorities set

We are looking to set our priorities specifically to the local needs of the community and visitors to the Isles of Scilly and these have now been updated accordingly.  We are working with our partners on these specific issues and are working collaboratively as part of our membership with Safer Scilly. 

Update: 07 October 2024 - Working with Partners

We continue to work with our partners with regards to education and enforcement in relation to DDN's and the potential of exploitation through County Lines.   At the latest Safer Scilly Partnership meeting this was discussed along with what we can do collaboratively on the IOS. 

Update: 20 August 2024 - Joint initiatives

We are aware of the potential for drugs being supplied on the IOS and have recently completed a joint operation with our dogs team.   Searches were carried out at the quay, the post office and the airport as well as utilising their time to education the children at Five Islands School.   

Update: 14 June 2024 - Preparing for Adulthood

A great few days were had in May with Five Islands School Year 9's preparing them for adulthood.   Inputs were given to them on personal safety, risks of exploitation and the danger of County Lines including some useful operational practice. 

Regular updates available on Twitter (X) - @IOSPS1

Anti-Social Behaviour Night Time Economy and Coastal

It is a local priority to tackle ASB caused on land by night time economy but also on the water. 

In addition to pro-active Police patrols we are robustly engaging with Designated Premises Supervisors, Police Licensing Departments and Environmental Health to promote, maintain and where applicable enforce the safe and sensible consumption of alcohol.

Utilising Pub Watch and other schemes we are identifying the repeat problem individuals. Those individuals are then subject to banning / restriction orders as appropriate. 

We are working with partners to educate, encourage, explain issues of ASB raised whilst on the water and where necessary enforce this working in conjunction with #Coastsafe. 

We are working with Safer Scilly to educate our community with signposting agencies that can assist. 

Update: 03 November 2024 - Local priorities

We are looking to set our priorities specifically to the local needs of the community and visitors to the Isles of Scilly and these have now been updated accordingly.  We are working with our partners on the specific issues and are working collaboratively as part of our membership with Safer Scilly.    Work is already being undertaken for some new initiatives for the 2025 season... watch this space.  #Coastsafe

Update: 07 October 2024 - End of the Season

As we reach the end of the Summer period the weather and darker evenings tend to reduce the ASB on the IOS.   We will continue to monitor and deal with any reports of ASB.   In our recent Safer Scilly Meeting ASB was discussed and the importance of having a collaborative approach to understanding the reasons for this and how we can work to prevent ASB going forward.   We were happy to report a decline in ASB reporting over the last 6 months. 

Update: 20 August 2024 - High Visibility Patrols

ASB is a concern to our local communities and we continue to patrol hot spot areas where concerns are raised about Anti Social Behaviour.  We continue to work closely with our partners to problem solve any concerns along with looking at initiatives on how ASB can be prevented. 

Part of the prevention to ASB is being visible and this includes meeting visitors to the Islands when they arrive by Sea and Air this allows for early positive interaction with the public.   You will regularly see officers on the Quay to meet the Scillonian or at the Airport meeting our visitors who have come across by plane or helicopter. 

Update: 14 June 2024 - ASB on the Water

Last week we were joined by Border Force to carry out a joint operation with regards to Immigration and Maritime crime along with looking at any issues with regards to ASB on the water.   High visibility patrols were carried out in a RHIB and 2 x Jet Skis to allow for a large proportion of the Islands to be covered.  

A very successful operation. 

More information available on Twitter / (X) - @IOSPS1 

Update: 11 February 2023 - A new way to deal with ASB

The local IOS team have been given training in a new way to combat ASB and will be collaborating with the IOS Council to ensure the NEW Community Protection Orders  are understood and educated through the community prior to 2023 season. 

Vulnerability

We will focus on identification and safeguarding of Adults and Children at risk of crime, abuse and exploitation.  Our local team are committed to working in partnership to prevent harm and reduce crime within our communities.  In order to prioritise our work, we rely on the community to report any concerns.  We can also help by signposting people to other agencies who may be able to offer assistance.   Please check the Devon and Cornwall Police Website for further information. 

Update: 07 October 2024 - Working Closely

Over the last few months we have been working closely with our colleagues in adult and children social services on the IOS.   This has resulted in collaborative approaches to families that required some extra support. 

We will continue to work with the community and our partners to ensure we continue to reduce harm and support those who are vulnerable. 

Update: 20 August 2024 - Education

We have invested time in the last month in working with the younger members of our community.  We have had visits to the police station from school and nursery groups from St Mary's and the off islands.   A great opportunity to highlight what the police can do and that we are very approachable, here to help and that we can  keep people safe.   Lots of great photos on X @IOSPS1

Update: 14 June 2024 - Meetings

We continue to have regular meetings with our partners to discuss concerns within the community and how these can be resolved.  This has included multi agency training with regards to Sexual offences, Domestic and also looking at a holistic view of the multi agency approach to Major Incidents. 

Regular updates can be found on Twitter (X) - @IOSPS1 

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)

The IOS Policing Team are committed to reducing harm within our community with a focus on High Risk Domestic Abuse Sexual Violence, Abuse and Exploitation of Adults and Children.

We will collaborate with our multi-agency partners, stakeholders and our community to safeguard the vulnerable, educate the community and prevent and detect harm, bringing offenders to justice.

Our overarching aim is to be world-leading in preventing harm and protecting women and girls. We will use a trauma-informed approach, that maintains the position of Devon and Cornwall and especially the IOS as being one of the safest places in the country to live, enabling every woman and girl to live to their full potential.

Update: 07 October 2024 - Ongoing Continue Professional Development

We continue to collaborate with our multi - agency partners, stakeholders and our community to safeguard, educate, prevent and detect harm.  Our sub group from Safer Scily are continuing to look at new and improved ways of doing this. 

The IOS Team have recently undertaken the latest training available from the force in relation to the First Response to Rape and Serious Sexual Offences. 

Update: 20 August 2024 - High Visibility Patrols

The IOS Team have been continuing with their High Visibility Patrols during the day and evening shifts ensuring connectivity with the community.  Lots of interaction with the public and regular visits made to our Licensed Premises during the Night Time Economy to show a visible presence and safeguard those that may require assistance.   Ongoing work with our partner agencies to work at proactive and productive ways to protect our communities along with collaborative work with our specialist teams on the mainland. 

Update: 14 June 2024 - IOS Welcome D and C Police Licensing Officer

A visit from Kelly our Licensing officer who has visited local licensed premises providing them with advice and information including posters with regards to spiking of drinks and the 'Ask for Angela' campaign.   Also providing kits so that premises can check drinks for possible spiking. 

Regular updates can be found on Twitter / (X) - @IOSPS1