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 […]
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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 […]
As summer arrives, so too does the familiar rise in population across Devon and Cornwall. Our stunning coastlines, beautiful countryside and vibrant towns and cities attract millions of visitors each year – a point of pride for those of us lucky enough to call this region home. But for policing, summer brings significant challenges that require […]
“Road trauma is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. We believe this is not inevitable – it can, and must, be improved.” These two short sentences capture the mission of IMPACT: The Centre for Post-Collision Research, Innovation and Translation – a small but highly skilled research team conducting pioneering work right here in Devon.As […]
Amidst all the doom and gloom portrayed in the media and negativity shared on social media, it is important to remind ourselves of all the good and great things and people that make life better, protect us and give us hope for the future. Last week, I was humbled to hear real life stories of […]
It doesn’t seem possible it was 12 months ago I introduced the new initiative Street Focus Torquay. A real hands on approach to dealing with persistent street crime - drug dealing, shoplifting and antisocial behaviour (ASB) - after residents and businesses told me they were fed up. My role as Police Crime Commissioner is to be your voice […]