Karen Brown, who has run the Oggy Oggy Cafe for 10 years, said officers had “always been really helpful”, adding that incidents could feel intimidating for her mainly young, female team.
PCSO Anton Lake, who joined Bodmin police six months ago, said he believed there had been a decrease in some types of crime and described public feedback as “mainly positive”.
Assistant Chief Constable Glen Mayhew said: “Neighbourhood Policing Week is an opportunity for us to highlight the vital role our officers play in building trust, listening to local concerns, and working side by side with communities to prevent crime and keep people safe.”
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