Funding for vital spiking prevention training and drink-protectors is being provided by Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez to help combat what has now been recognised as a specific criminal offence in the recent Crime and Policing Act 2026. Spiking prevention, early identification and effective response training will be […]
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Making a popular return this summer is Cornwall’s convenient and affordable Saturday night bus service. Devon also benefits from year-round night buses with an extra route being added this year in Newton Abbot. The initiative is funded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) and delivered in partnership with local councils, businesses and emergency services. The scheme aims to reduce drink […]
An inspiring woman has agreed to feature in a television documentary to highlight why it is so important to report to police any incidents of sexual abuse and violence because of the devastating impact it had on not only her life but others. The bravery of Mary Sharp has been praised by Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Police and […]
An impactful initiative that has been helping Devon parents and carers discuss difficult topics with children such as pornography, drugs and alcohol, relationships and mental health is now available for free online. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) has provided £100,000 to help expand successful programme Let’s Talk which has included launching a website this week so that everyone, regardless of where they live, can access its trusted guidance. The website includes videos, articles and […]
It is now eight months since I hosted a ground-breaking disruptive ideas workshop that brought together around 100 frontline professionals in one room with a shared passion for combating violence against women and girls (VAWG). Since then, my office has been working with partners to narrow down the best projects that will each create the biggest changes and deliver long-lasting impact in not just Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, but hopefully nationwide too. To achieve that, my […]
A proportion of funds seized by Devon & Cornwall Police from the Tate brothers is being used to help create a pioneering male allyship pilot to encourage men and boys to make a stand opposing violence against women and girls (VAWG). The collaborative project has been developed and supported by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of […]