One of the overarching principles of my Police and Crime Plan is everyone playing their part to reduce crime, and I strongly believe that by working in partnership organisations can deliver powerful and lasting change. Last week I had the pleasure of visiting two locations in Cornwall which are demonstrating how a joined-up approach by multiple […]
Antisocial behaviour
Trying to get more people to understand the role and functions of Police and Crime Commissioners has remained a constant challenge ever since I was elected nine years ago. Our main duties are to appoint the Chief Constable, hold senior police officials to account for performance, set their budgets and priorities and be responsible for the […]
Organisations, charities and voluntary groups in Devon have revealed how being recipients of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) Community Grant Scheme is tackling drug and alcohol related antisocial behaviour, reducing crime, and helping victims. Each year, the OPCC awards funding to projects that support the Commissioner’s Police and Crime Plan priorities and […]
Communities are the lifeblood of Devon and Cornwall.In rural areas like the South West – and in a world increasingly dominated by online interactions - I’m always pleased to see local communities out and about, working together for the good of that locality.Whether it’s community organisations getting together, enthusiastic residents staging local events, or even […]
Additional foot patrols are being provided in Tiverton as part of a £1.3m crime prevention project.The town is one of two new areas to be included in the Hotspot policing scheme for Devon & Cornwall, which aims to prevent incidents of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and violent crime.The project, which sees police officers, PCSOs and street […]