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Targeted activity against drugs is making a difference in Devon and Cornwall

The fight against drugs is gaining momentum in Devon and Cornwall, and across the South West, throu...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
10/12/2025 10:49:59

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South West PCCs and police forces unite to tackle child criminal exploitation across the region

Teenagers from across the South West are being told to ‘Spot the signs’ of child exploitation amid ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
03/12/2025 08:06:47

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Commissioner's column: Clampdown on antisocial behaviour is achieving results across Devon and Cornwall

A hotspot patrol in Newquay Hotspot Policing began in Devon and Cornwall 18 months ago, with the ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
02/12/2025 11:53:12

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Redeployment of officers to frontline roles a vital part of plan to strengthen policing

Policed patrolling in St Ives The confirmation of 121 police officers being brought into frontline ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
21/11/2025 17:55:54

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Young Devon man forgives friend who caused crash that left him permanently paralysed

Seth and Julie Marks Only a few weeks after celebrating his 18th birthday, one ‘stupid’ decision ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
21/11/2025 08:46:55

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Urgent need to tackle ‘unimaginable’ tragedy and hurt caused by collisions in Devon and Cornwall

Commissioner Alison Hernandez with emergency service partners at a Vision Zero South West road safe...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
20/11/2025 12:04:51

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‘Hidden’ Devon and Cornwall history gem believed to be the largest collection of policing memorabilia in the UK

A fascinating glimpse into the historical archives and memorabilia of policing in Devon and Cornwal...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
12/11/2025 13:39:10

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Public transport safety must become a priority

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez with a police officer at Torquay Railway Station T...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
11/11/2025 13:25:04

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Scrutiny is key to tackling police performance inadequacies

Police patrolling in Exeter city centre As I approach my second decade as Police and Crime Commis...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
04/11/2025 09:38:27

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Inspiring Combating Violence Against Women and Girls award finalists revealed

Finalists across all categories for this year's West Country Women’s Awards (credit: Aisling Magil...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
28/10/2025 16:31:39

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Support for families impacted by child sexual abuse is essential

I was in London last week participating in a conference on how we can better help families, particu...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
20/10/2025 15:29:06

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Urgent need for more digital forensic officers is being tackled in Devon

Plymouth Marjon University Forensic students conducing an investigation at a mock crime scene house...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
16/10/2025 10:28:43

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New crime reporting tool welcomed by Devon seaside town businesses

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez and Councillor Keith Underhill in Teignmouth Busin...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
14/10/2025 13:21:06

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Commissioner’s award praises multi-skilled responders who are unique to Devon and Cornwall

L-R, Chief Superintendent Scott Bradley, Inspector Miles Topham, Police and Crime Commissioner Alis...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
08/10/2025 12:00:33

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Prisoners Building Homes to revolutionise housebuilding with innovative AI tool

The Prisoners Building Homes Scheme in action An innovative new artificial intelligence (AI) tool...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
01/10/2025 12:19:35

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Pioneering new support to deter young people from crime

L to R, Danny Harris, Head of Services for Exeter City Community Trust, Police and Crime Commission...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
30/09/2025 14:03:16

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Commissioner calls for perpetrators to be the focus of ending violence against women and young girls

Commissioner Alison Hernandez and OPCC executive members at the latest Police and Crime Panel meeti...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
23/09/2025 12:54:00

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Commissioner launches new CCTV fund scheme to reduce crime in towns and villages

A CCTV control room in Torquay Towns and villages across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
16/09/2025 14:59:44

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Former Chief Constable financial settlement ends costly uncertainty

Former Chief Constable Will Kerr Details of the financial settlement awarded to former suspended ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
12/09/2025 14:17:56

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Commissioner backs vital recruitment drive to increase PCSO numbers in Devon and Cornwall

PCSOs at a passout parade at Devon & Cornwall Police headquarters earlier this year Police an...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
11/09/2025 19:03:28

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