I was honoured to be among a roomful of more than 200 incredible women from across the region at an inspiring event last week in celebration of International Women’s Day and to explore how violence against women and girls (VAWG) can be tackled. My office was proudly one of the sponsors of the West Country Women’s International Women’s Day […]
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The challenge of tackling knife crime here in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is a very different one than faced by police forces in other parts of the country. Incidents, no matter how isolated or rare, are always shocking and understandably send ripples of fear throughout communities. But, thankfully, our force area is not in the midst of a knife crime crisis. According to the most recent Devon & Cornwall Police data, in the 12 months to January […]
The challenges and issues that affect residents I represent across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly as their Police and Crime Commissioner vary significantly due to our vast geography. Rural communities are incomparable with large towns and cities which are all recognised by Devon & Cornwall Police within its localised resources and priorities. These have to be adapted even more so in the summer months in areas which see an influx of tourists. I was recently invited […]
The harmful impact of gambling on not just individuals but also their loved ones, colleagues and the wider community was described to me during a compelling conversation with a recovering gambling addict during a recent visit to HMP Channings Wood in Newton Abbot. It has clearly highlighted that a new approach is required to identify and help those with […]
Plans to create the biggest and most significant changes in policing this country has seen in years have begun and it cannot be underestimated how significant they will be for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Last week, the home secretary announced the government’s White Paper for reforming what she called the "broken" policing model in England and Wales. There are […]
Long lasting and impactful change can only be created by people working together with a clear goal in mind. The path to achieving that vision may, at times, may be bumpy but the journey is always a lot smoother when everyone collaborates rather than working separately in the hope of achieving the same goal. A perfect example of how that works in […]