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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Assistant Chief Constable Nikki Leaper – the most senior female officer in Devon & Cornwall Police - has spoken out for the first time at a public event about being subjected to misogynistic and hateful comments from members of the public on social media after sharing vital news about the disposal of an unexploded Second World War bomb in Exmouth. During a guest speaker slot within the Office of the Police […]
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is proud to launch new training to help frontline professionals identify and respond to evidence of stalking. The sessions will be delivered online throughout March by national charity the Hollie Gazzard Trust. Hollie was just 20 years old when she was murdered by her abusive ex-partner while working at a Gloucester hairdressing salon. During their relationship, she was subjected to coercive and […]
Crucial advice to help parents recognise if their child is being subjected to coercion and control and how to talk to them about it has been shared by a community safety partnership which has developed an impactful Let’s Talk programme. It is designed to empower parents and carers by raising awareness of the community safety risks and challenges faced by young people such […]
Survivors of sexual abuse and rape will now be provided with improved support that better meets their needs across Devon and Cornwall by the Police and Crime Commissioner. Following a competitive tender exercise undertaken, a new sexual abuse support model is being launched today, February 2, to provide a joined-up approach for survivors. The launch coincides with Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. The new model will strengthen local leadership, coordination and oversight, […]
A new town near Exeter will see a Saturday night bus service come into effect this weekend, helping people get home from the city until 4am. The new route from Exeter to Cranbrook has been added as new funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s office sees most existing routes continue for the whole of 2026. The […]