1. Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) Safeguarding vulnerable people The Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) goes live in your area on the following dates: Monday 26th October – CORNWALL Monday 16th November – PLYMOUTH Monday 14th December – DEVON The Devon & Cornwall Police Mission: We detect and prevent harm, protect the vulnerable and reduce crime We work together as one team to safeguard communities and neighbourhoods Information for external partner agencies of Devon & Cornwall Police about the Central Safeguarding Team (CST) and Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) The Central Safeguarding Team (CST) Vulnerability and the ViST Introduction CST Decision making function The Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) Referrals, information requests and enquiries Contact: Central Safeguarding Team (CST) Contact: Dedicated Decision Makers This process seeks to develop a consistent internal approach and identification of vulnerability that feeds into local processes.

2. CST Decision making function Referrals, information requests and enquiries Contact: Central Safeguarding Team (CST) Contact: Dedicated Decision Makers The Central Safeguarding Team (CST) Vulnerability and the ViST Introduction The Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) ONE central safeguarding team, working together with you every day Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) CST Core Role & Specialist Functions ViST pathway Safeguarding Disclosure Hate Crime Pathway Channel Pathway Missing Persons Investigation Function Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme Child Protection Referrals Vulnerable Adult Referrals

3. CST Decision making function Referrals, information requests and enquiries Contact: Central Safeguarding Team (CST) Contact: Dedicated Decision Makers The Central Safeguarding Team (CST) Vulnerability and the ViST Introduction The Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) The Single Safeguarding Process (SSP)

4. CST Decision making function Referrals, information requests and enquiries Contact: Central Safeguarding Team (CST) Contact: Dedicated Decision Makers The Central Safeguarding Team (CST) Vulnerability and the ViST Introduction The Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) Using this definition to identify vulnerability, police would then use the ViST vulnerability screening tool and fulfil the following steps: An on-street dynamic risk assessment will be completed then sent to the CST to complete a detailed evaluation risk assessment with office based system research to identify community care needs or if adult protection threshold is met. Following assessment relevant information will be shared with relevant partner agencies. Vulnerable person: Anyone who has been or is believed to be at risk of harm, abuse or exploitation following consideration of their individual circumstances and who is or may be in need of support or intervention. Vulnerability and the ViST Following extensive consultation the definition of vulnerability has been developed for internal Police processes.

5. CST Decision making function Referrals, information requests and enquiries Contact: Central Safeguarding Team (CST) Contact: Dedicated Decision Makers The Central Safeguarding Team (CST) Vulnerability and the ViST Introduction The Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) Central Safeguarding Team (CST) decision making function CST Adult VIST’s Adult Protection Alerts from Police & Partners Information Sharing Requests MASH/MARU Research Request Information Sharing Requests to Partner Agencies Research for Police Investigations VIST Extract – Adult Protection Alert VIST Extract – Community Care Needs Identified DVD/CSOD Research Research/Risk Assessment & Evaluation Screening and Decision Making function for Adult Alerts

6. CST Decision making function Referrals, information requests and enquiries Contact: Central Safeguarding Team (CST) Contact: Dedicated Decision Makers The Central Safeguarding Team (CST) Vulnerability and the ViST Introduction The Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) The CST can be contacted with any query in relation to a ViST, for disclosure requests or in relation to an adult referral which has been sent to the CST. Child referrals: If making a referral to the police and you want a strategy discussion to assess whether there is reasonable cause to suspect a child is at risk of actual or likely significant harm please e-mail the referral to your dedicated decision maker (see contacts page) Referrals, information requests and enquiries Information / disclosure request form An information request form for the CST has been sent to all agencies in receipt of this E-Brochure.

7. CST Decision making function Referrals, information requests and enquiries Contact: Central Safeguarding Team (CST) Contact: Dedicated Decision Makers The Central Safeguarding Team (CST) Vulnerability and the ViST Introduction The Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) The CST can be contacted with any query in relation to a VIST, disclosure requests or in relation to an adult referral which has been sent to the CST Tel: 0845 605 1166 Email: centralsafeguardingteam@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.ukcentralsafeguardingteam@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk Outside CST working hours: In the event of a safeguarding emergency which needs to be reported to the Police please telephone 999. If it is not an emergency but still needs to be reported for review by the Police please telephone the Police non-emergency number 101 CST working hours are Monday to Friday 8am – 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am – 4pm Contact us: CENTRAL SAFEGUARDING TEAM (CST)

8. CST Decision making function Referrals, information requests and enquiries Contact: Central Safeguarding Team (CST) Contact: Dedicated Decision Makers The Central Safeguarding Team (CST) Vulnerability and the ViST Introduction The Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) Single Safeguarding Process (SSP) Contact us – DEDICATED DECISION MAKERS Devon: Detective Sergeant Susie Vranch Email: dedicateddecisionmakerdevon@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.ukdedicateddecisionmakerdevon@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk Torbay: Detective Sergeant Tristan King Tel : 01803 208471 Email: dedicateddecisionmakertorbay@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.ukdedicateddecisionmakertorbay@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk Plymouth: the multi-agency hub in Plymouth is currently being developed with partners – in the interim please contact the CSTCST Cornwall: Detective Sergeant Andy Buckley Tel : 01872 327091 Email: dedicateddecisionmakercornwall@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.ukdedicateddecisionmakercornwall@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk Dedicated decision makers are available in Devon, Torbay, Plymouth and Cornwall. Please refer to the information provided in the Safeguarding: everyone’s responsibility - Referrals, information requests and enquiries.