On a freezing cold January Friday night in Paignton, I joined police officers on an unannounced Pubs Against Drugs (PAD) operation to disrupt and deter drug use and make nights out safer in the town. These operations are carried out across Devon and Cornwall throughout the year. It is such a great way to show people that the police take tackling drugs seriously and sends out a clear message that drug […]
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Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, has welcomed a raft of “potentially life-saving” proposals announced in the Government’s new Road Safety Strategy, which has been announced today.The strategy – the first for over a decade – includes plans for a lowered drink-drive limit, regular eye tests for […]
After the fun and festivities of Christmas and New Year, it is now a time of reflection when many of us will be thinking about the year gone by and our hopes for 2026. Although 2025 saw the need to navigate both expected and unpredictable twists and turns, overall, it was a year of real progress for Devon & Cornwall Police and […]
The heartbreaking issue of homelessness is one that is more prevalent in people's minds at this time of year due to the colder weather and festive season, but the stark reality is I have come across it more than ever in 2025. One of the privileges of being a Police and Crime Commissioner is you get to meet such incredible […]
I’m really proud to be sharing the news that Prisoners Building Homes has won Programme of the Year at the UK Civil Service Awards. This is a huge achievement and a moment worth celebrating, not just for the team behind the programme, but for everyone who believes that rehabilitation, skills and opportunity can genuinely change lives. What makes this even more special for […]
The fight against drugs is gaining momentum in Devon and Cornwall, and across the South West, through the persistent combined efforts of Police and Crime Commissioners and police forces in unity with vital partners. The message is clear; drugs will not be tolerated in our region and issues can only be tackled by disrupting organised criminal groups, reducing supply and demand, delivering effective treatment, and protecting young people from exploitation. During another week […]