Locals Welcome Inside: Camborne Police Station’s Revamped Enquiry Office Opens to the Public

New look, same vital service

Camborne Police Station has officially unveiled its newly refurbished Public Enquiry Office (PEO), which opened to the public on Friday 23rd May. The upgraded office replaces the old one and is now located at the centre of the station, making it more accessible for visitors.

The building, originally constructed in the 1960s, remains on South Terrace (TR14 8SY), and the PEO is open Monday to Saturday, from 8am to 6pm.

A more welcoming space for the public

Superintendent Ian Thompson, who oversees policing teams across West Cornwall, said:
“The refurbishment has made such a difference, creating a welcoming space for members of the public.

When people visit a police station, it’s often because they need advice, they have been a victim of crime or would like to report something to us. We’re aware that this can sometimes cause people worry or anxiety, so our hope is that by creating a modern space which offers a calming environment for anyone who visits, it can help to make their experience as comfortable as it can be.”

Positive response from the community

Police Inspector Lou Brown, who leads neighbourhood policing in Camborne, said the feedback so far has been encouraging:
“We’ve received positive feedback from members of the public who have visited already. It’s been great to hear how it’s already having an impact.

We’re very pleased to open the new and improved space. The PEO has been at the heart of our communities for many years so it’s a great for local people.”

Part of a wider investment in public access

Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, added:
“I’m delighted that Camborne PEO has now opened. This multi-million pound investment has created a much improved place of safety for the public to access help and advice – as well as an alternative method of contact to phone and email.

Connecting communities to the police force which serves them has been the underlying principle of my Police and Crime Plans, and the opening of dozens of police enquiry offices is one example of how I have delivered on that principle.

Working with local partners on this project has been one of the highlights of my career, and it has been hugely grateful to see the impact this investment has made in our communities, whose contribution via taxation has made it all possible.”

What is a Public Enquiry Office?

PEOs allow walk-in access to trained police staff who can help with:

• Reporting a crime

• Crime prevention advice

• Help accessing victim support services

Camborne’s PEO remained open during the refurbishment and continues to serve the public six days a week.

A full list of police enquiry office opening times across Devon and Cornwall can be found here:
👉 A list of Police Enquiry Offices (PEOs) | Devon & Cornwall Police