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 […]
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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 significant milestone to help reduce shoplifting, retail crime, antisocial behaviour (ASB) and violence in Devon and Cornwall has been achieved following the merger of two not-for-profit business-crime organisations. UK Partners Against Crime (UKPAC) - supported by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) - and the National Retail Crime Alliance (NRCA) have joined forces to provide police with reliable, high-quality intelligence and crime reporting from businesses nationwide across retail, hospitality, freight, rural and night-time economies. It […]
An insight into what happens on board Plymouth Safe Bus has been highlighted by Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez in her latest podcast. The specially adapted bus was introduced two years ago to help people stay safe while enjoying a late night out in the city centre and relieve pressure on the emergency services. It is staffed by a team of paramedics and security guards, and nearby […]
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 […]