Funding to help police tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB) by imposing closure orders on premises in Exeter, Torquay and South Devon has resulted in significant successes this year. Since October 2024, Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has funded two specialist legal roles, including Devon & Cornwall Police’s first dedicated ASB legal advisor, to help the police use all legal powers available to quickly deal with incidents of ASB, drug-related activity and disorder. Tackling ASB is one […]
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Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez is asking residents across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly how they want their police force to be led and held to account in the future, as she launches her annual budget consultation. The Your Safety, Your Say survey comes at a pivotal time for policing, ahead of the Government’s forthcoming police […]
The winner and nominees of this year’s Combating Violence Against Women and Young Girls (VAWG) award at the West Country Women Awards have been praised by Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez for the impact their ongoing efforts are having across the region and far beyond. The annual awards, which culminated in a grand final gala […]
Teenagers from across the South West are being told to ‘Spot the signs’ of child exploitation amid the growing threat of county lines in a targeted TikTok and snapchat advertising campaign. The adverts highlight what child criminal exploitation looks like, how to spot the signs and where to get help and support. Links to regional services and helplines will ensure that […]
Hotspot Policing began in Devon and Cornwall 18 months ago, with the aim of reducing antisocial behaviour (ASB) and making communities feel safer through extra foot patrols. Research shows crime is not evenly spread but concentrated in small clusters, known as hotspots. Of all crime recorded, 58 per cent of it happens in the top 10 per cent of places with the most serious crime. A review of international studies also indicates that hotspot policing is effective and has reduced offending […]
A brand-new podcast series is being launched by Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez with the first episode featuring Mayor of Camborne James Ball who speaks candidly about his battle with mental health and the great work he's doing to improve life for young people in the community. Insights into daily life in the town are also shared […]