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Police and Crime Commissioner

Lib Dems calls for change in burglary response times as figures reveal 22 hour wait
Police and Crime Commissioner
Current PCC Alison Hernandez says ‘Devon and Cornwall have consistently for many years had the lowest burglary rate’
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Police and Crime Commissioner election: How to register to vote in Mid Devon
Police and Crime Commissioner
Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of policing in Devon and Cornwall - register to vote by April 16th and make your voice heard in the upcoming Police and Crime Commissioner election
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Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner candidate list confirmed
Police and Crime Commissioner
The confirmed list of candidates for the election, which takes place on Thursday, May 2, have been released.
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We have made significant progress tackling my priorities
Police and Crime Commissioner
Alison Hernandez says recorded crime rates in Devon and Cornwall remain 2.5% lower than they were four years ago,
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'Ring of steel' crackdown sees £800,000 of drugs seized
Devon and Cornwall Police
Police forces across the South West continue their crackdown on drug and drug related crime in the region
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Decent quality and affordable housing is a real challenge for many people
Police and Crime Commissioner
If I told you there was a project that could both reduce reoffending and create quality, low-carbon, sustainable homes I am pretty sure you would support it.
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Cops forming 'Ring of Steel' around South West to drive out drugs
Devon and Cornwall Police
Devon and Cornwall Police has been working tirelessly to drive out drugs in the South West by creating a 'Ring of Steel'
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Torbay in grip of graffiti 'epidemic' sprayed by 'moron'
Torbay
A concerned resident has taken pictures of so-called 'throw ups' all depicting the word 'Chosi'
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Watch as drink drivers are caught on camera after putting lives at risk
Devon and Cornwall Police
People who are featured in the video have since received driving bans and now have a criminal record.
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People want to see a visible police presence from the police
Mel Stride
Mel Stride MP says he is thrilled to see the new police front desks up and running and providing help and support to people in the town and surrounding area
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Police tax increase by 'Pot Noodle' amount is 'astonishing'
Letters
The Devon and Cornwall Police precept rise is "astonishing and completely disproportionate to the harsh economic climate we find ourselves in"
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Having accessible face-to-face policing teams is so important
Police and Crime Commissioner
Alison Hernandez talks about the official opening of the six police enquiry offices
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Police public enquiry offices are reopening across the region
Police and Crime Commissioner
This is a popular project – only one in five of those surveyed by my office said they did not support more investment in this project –
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Is there a place you feel unsafe? Take us there
Police and Crime Commissioner
During a half-hour walk around town a female officer will hear women’s concerns first-hand and seek to then address these with local delivery partners.
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We have one of the lowest recorded crime rates in the country
Police and Crime Commissioner
Alison Hernandez says she is keen to keep it that way
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‘People carrying weapons’ concerns I have heard loud and clear
Plymouth City Council
Alison Hernandez says she is concerned about a rise in the possession of offensive weapons
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Neighbourhood policing goes far beyond simply responding to emergencies
Police and Crime Commissioner
Alison Hernandez says it is a time to recognise the vital role our neighbourhood police officers play in keeping streets safe
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We have taken £7 million worth of drugs off our streets
Police and Crime Commissioner
Alison Hernandez says the Operation Scorpion partnership has resulted in our forces doing more drug disruptions than almost all the other 38 in England and Wales.
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I want to open four more police station front desks
Police and Crime Commissioner
Alison Hernandez says there must be an operational rationale for a front desk and each project must be financially feasible.
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Devon and Plymouth elections planned for 2024
Local Elections
Unlike 2023, where full council elections took place everywhere in Devon, there are only elections in Exeter and Plymouth scheduled
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Antisocial behaviour remains Devon and Cornwall residents’ top concern
Crime
And early indications from this year’s survey suggest that will remain the case when we get the results in January.
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Six jailed after Devon drugs plot smashed
Torquay
Ringleader Stacy Howells from Torquay coordinated drug runs from London. Kevin Leaman from Exeter and Kieran Martin from Plymouth were also part of the chain
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Anyone who thinks they are safe to drive after drinking or taking drugs is deluding themselves
Christmas
Alison Hernandez says even the slightest amount of alcohol or drugs in your system increases the risk of causing serious harm to yourself or other road users.
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Exmouth set for new police station
Exmouth
The Police and Crime Commissioner plans to transform the old and outdated police station in Exmouth into a modern and eco-friendly facility that will serve the community better
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