DCCS PANEL CONFERENCE 2026

  • Registration & Refreshments

  • Welcome & Agenda

  • Panel Introductions

  • Data & Custody Scrutiny

  • GOWISELY Overview

  • Breakout Sessions

  • Breakout Feedback and Q&A

  • Lunch & Marketplace

  • Closing Remarks

  • Networking

We are delighted to confirm that the Devon & Cornwall Community Scrutiny Panel will be hosting our third in-person conference on

Wednesday 20th May . 9:30am - 3:30pm
at South Devon College

This event was brimming with enriching discussions, insightful workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.

This is a chance for members to be brought together again for a day of discussion, insight, and shared learning.

If you want to find out more on how to get involved or want to join our scrutiny panel meetings email us at admin@dccspanel.org.uk
Our members meet once a month, online, every first Tuesday of each month.

Who we are

Devon and Cornwall Community Scrutiny Panel exists to build trust and confidence between the police and the community they serve through accountability, transparency and training.

The conference

  • Engaging Discussions on Stop and Search:
    Dive into meaningful conversations surrounding the important topic of Stop and Search.

  • Workshops Focusing on Trust and Trauma, and Difficult Conversations:
    Participate in workshops designed to explore themes of trust, trauma, and navigating difficult conversations with sensitivity and understanding.

  • Valuable Networking Opportunities:
    Connect with peers and experts in your field, forging new connections and expanding your professional network.

Stop and Search

Trust and Trauma

Difficult Conversations

Getting here

The best way to get from Paignton Train Station to South Devon College is by taking the Stagecoach Line 22 or 23 bus from the adjacent Paignton Bus Station, which takes approximately 20–30 minutes and costs £2–£3. Taxis are faster (approx. 8 mins, cost varies), and it is a roughly 3-mile walk.

Bus: Take the Line 22 or 23 from Paignton Bus Station towards South Devon College.

  • Duration: ~25 minutes by bus.

  • Cost: ~£2–£3 per single ticket.

  • Alternative: Taxi (approx. 7-8 minutes).

Parking at South Devon College’s Vantage Point campus in Paignton requires a permit for students, while visitors must book in advance or use pay-to-exit rear car parks. Spaces are not guaranteed, with options including white-lined bays and designated areas, with no overnight parking permitted without consent.

South Devon College

  • Student Parking: Students must apply for parking permits online or at the Essentials Shop. A pay-to-exit system or prepaid tokens are used for the main campus.

  • Visitor Parking: Limited parking is available at the front of the main building, requiring advanced booking with a host.

  • Alternative Options: Nearby parking options, such as Devonshire Retail Park, are available, though they are not directly affiliated with the college.

  • Special Locations: The Centre for Health and Care Professions has no onsite parking.

  • Regulations: 5 mph speed limit applies, and vehicles are parked at the owner's risk.

South Devon College parking and Permits