Devon and Cornwall Police Peer Support Network will deliver goodies such as fruit, cereal bars, water and sweets to 33 police stations across the region to encourage front-line colleagues to take meal breaks and look after their well-being.

The 24-hour challenge today will also raise funds for the Care of Police Survivors (COPs) charity. 

The charity is dedicated to helping the families of police officers who have lost their lives whilst on duty, by providing both practical and emotional support. 

It is hoped that the challenge will raise at least £1000 for the charity and donations have been coming in already at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/treatsforbeats

The Devon and Cornwall Police Peer Support Network is one of the first of its kind in the UK. Peer Supporters are trained by the Institute of Mental Health to support their colleagues by offering help, based on shared understanding, respect and mutual empowerment between people in similar situations.

Officers and staff are encouraged to look after their wellbeing by seeking out a peer supporter in Force who has had the same or similar experiences as them, to talk about any issues they might be struggling with – be it police work related or a personal matter.