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PCC secures £195,000 to support victims and enhance safety measures following prison early release changes

Victims of crime across Devon and Cornwall will benefit from enhanced support, improved access to in...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
07/10/2026 16:19:52

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Community champions recognised for keeping Torbay safe

One of the key priorities in my Police and Crime Plan is supporting safe, resilient and connected co...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
05/10/2026 13:20:39

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People across Cornwall invited to access free Male Ally Network training as new website launches

A new website and free training programme aimed at helping prevent violence against women and girl...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
01/10/2026 10:21:20

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Looking differently at road safety

When we think about road safety, we often think about speed cameras, enforcement and penalties for t...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
29/09/2026 10:33:58

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Chief Constable has the skills to drive change, says Commissioner

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez says she has full confidence in the Chief Constable o...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
25/09/2026 12:09:19

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Chief Constable will continue to lead police force for a further two years

Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Alison Hernandez, has con...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
11/09/2026 10:32:48

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Police reform must strengthen accountability, not weaken it, says Commissioner

Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Alison Hernandez has said ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
08/09/2026 20:06:07

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Key players in Devon and Cornwall’s criminal justice system meet

The barriers that mean only an estimated four in every 1,000 crimes in Devon and Cornwall reach the ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
08/09/2026 10:26:05

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New schools project aims to tackle coercive control before it starts

A pioneering project designed to educate secondary school students about coercive control and health...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
04/09/2026 13:57:13

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New CCTV camera installed in Liskeard following PCC funding

A new CCTV camera has been installed in Liskeard's Castle Park following funding support from Devon...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
02/09/2026 15:47:12

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Commissioner's blog: AI helping people reach the right service faster

Recent weeks have seen the introduction of a new AI-assisted system across the country to help direc...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
01/09/2026 11:04:00

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Commissioner's blog: Residents have spoken clearly on police reform

This summer, I asked residents across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly for their views on on...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
03/08/2026 17:15:25

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Public backs keeping Devon & Cornwall Police independent

Residents of Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have sent a “very clear message” that they do ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
30/07/2026 10:55:08

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The reason I’m signing up to be a male ally of women and girls

A guest edition of the Commissioner’s blog, written by Head of Communications and Public Affairs at ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
28/07/2026 09:46:02

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Call for cultural change to protect women and girls as Male Ally Network launches in Cornwall

Men and women across Cornwall are being invited to play a leading role in tackling violence against ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
22/07/2026 10:20:52

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Make the right call so we can be there when it matters most

Summer is one of my favourite times of year in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our beaches ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
20/07/2026 14:36:58

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Commissioner welcomes latest recognition of improvements to force performance

A year after Devon and Cornwall Police was taken out of special measures a new inspection rating sys...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
18/07/2026 10:00:32

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Commissioner encourages reporting as concern over antisocial behaviour continues

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez says significant efforts are being made to tackle ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
17/07/2026 14:19:16

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Independent custody visiting scheme in Devon and Cornwall wins national award

L to R, Katie and Erica from the OPCC collecting the silver quality assurance award by ICVA The O...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
10/07/2026 11:16:23

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Commissioner presents 25 ‘incredible individuals’ with awards

Councillor Steven Smith from Witheridge Parish Council receiving his award from Police and Crime Co...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
09/07/2026 14:12:14

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