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The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust employ a 24/7 dedicated security team who proactively promote a Trust wide pro-security culture to all staff, patients and visitors.
The Security Service work closely in partnership with Devon and Cornwall Constabulary and deal with a variety of issues such as:
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Investigation of crimes
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High visibility patrols and crime prevention initiatives
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Offering security advice on wards or departments
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Training of staff in security de-escalation, breakaway and safe handling techniques.
It is important to realise that everyone has a role in preventing crime and ensuring a safe secure environment for all. Please do not bring unnecessary valuables into the hospital because we cannot guarantee their safekeeping.
We want the RD&E to be safe and secure for all our patients, visitors and staff.
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Violence, aggression and threatening or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.
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Treatment or services maybe withheld from patients or visitors who are violent or abusive towards our staff.
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Patients or visitors who are violent or abusive may be removed from our buildings or grounds and could face prosecution.
