Great to join Inspector Ben Shardlow of Devon and Cornwall Police in East Allington this afternoon to officially launch Project Community Access.
Project Community Access is an initiative to increase police presence across South Devon and therefore reduce rural crime. Village halls and community buildings across the area will be used by police officers as ‘hubs’ to stop off at while they are on patrol, and as a base to meet with residents if necessary. It is my hope that offering such a space will improve police visibility in our towns and villages, thereby deterring any would-be criminals.
Thanks to Jean & John Turrell of East Allington Village Hall for their support in launching Project Community Access, and to all those communities that have signed up a venue.