POLICE DETAILS
Avon and Somerset Constabulary - Exmoor Neighbourhood

We take drink driving very seriously.  If you have concerns that someone you know may be drinking and driving, please report it at the time if possible or as general information giving the name/details of the driver and the registration/make of the vehicle.  You can make the report via 101 (999 if ongoing), via an online report or by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

We encourage people to report Drink driving to us on 101 or 999

Speeding has been raised as concern by a number village communities.  We are working with our colleagues in road safety and the SEU (speed enforcement unit) to address them.  We are always keen to support those who may wish to start a speed watches in their village.  If that is you, please contact your local PCSO and we will be glad to assist with information and advice. .

We are currently in the process of arranging speed reduction alerts for one village whilst other areas are being monitored through speed detection units.

This forms part of the joint operation on road safety with Devon and Cornwall op Landlike.

Over the next few months PCSO's will be out visiting and speaking to farmers offering crime prevention Farm and Horse watch.  As well as chatting about the rural community and how we can assist and keep in touch.

We continue to register people for Farm Watch and are offering crime prevention advice.

We have had recent reports of Poaching in particular the Hawkridge, Ashwick and Dulverton areas. We please ask if anyone see this activity taking place to phone us on 999. Or any are aware that this has happened you can report after the event on 101.

Farm watch is a great way of the message being sent to other farmers to make them aware and to be extra vigilant.

This is a seasonal issue we will review this again in the Autumn

The Exmoor team will be patrolling car parks and visitor locations to remind visitors not to leave valuables in their vehicles.

We will also be paying attention to Wimbleball Lake area to discourage any anti social/risky behaviour.

We are working with our colleague from Devon and Cornwall in relation to Road Safety on Exmoor,  especially focussing on drug/drink driving and speeding offences.   This is an ongoing operation called Op Landlike.   We are working with Licenced Premises, rural businesses and the wider community to encourage them to report any concerns they may have.

A good way of doing so is via the Crimestoppers number:  0800 555111 or online.

Are you aware of Drug dealing in your community if so please contact the police on 101 and or report via Crimestoppers 0800555111 .

You can report to your local beat team via the facebook messenger system. Or online via the website. All incidents will be recorded and intelligence submitted the more information we can obtain can lead to gaining evidence and dealing with the individuals.