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Our role
Our role
Alison Hernandez is the directly elected Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and employs a team of specialists to deliver the requirements of the role and office.
Plan and performance
Plan and performance
In this section you can find copies of the Police and Crime Plan, get information about how we are progressing with the Plan and find out how Devon and Cornwall Police are performing against the priorities set.
Our information
Our information
Here you can find all of the statutory information we publish as a public sector organisation as well as instructions on how to submit a Freedom of Information request and disclosure log of previous requests.
News
News
Keep up to date with what Alison Hernandez is doing to make Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly safer. Here you can find news articles, blogs, videos, images and audio in our multimedia section along with our regular newsletters.
Meetings and events
Meetings and events
We're committed to involving as many people as possible in our work. Here you can find more information about volunteering, our approach to community engagement as well as how you can report your concerns and take part in consultations.
Victims information
Victims information
In April 2015 the police and crime commissioner took responsibility for the provision of victims services. Since 2021 the Victim Support is commissioned to deliver services to victims of crime.
Join us
Join us
There are lots of people of all different ages, offering their services to the Devon and Cornwall's policing family as volunteers. Special Constables, cadets, independent custody volunteers, all play their part in keeping our communities safe and protecting victims.
Election information
Election information
- Information for PCC candidates

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What is Antisocial Behaviour?

ASB is defined by the Antisocial Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 as “Conduct that has caused, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to any person”. Most ASB incidents are not recorded as crimes and may therefore not fall under the responsibility of Devon and Cornwall Police. For instance, issues like noise nuisance, fly tipping, parking issues (non-obstructive), littering etc. should be reported to your Local Authority.

The Police is responsible for the following incidents:

Begging
Dealing/taking of drugs and drinking alcohol in the street
Gangs and youths drinking in parks
Harassment or intimidation
Hoax calls to emergency services
Misuse of fireworks
Prostitution and indecent behaviour
Vandalism or graffiti

Further information on how to report ASB can be found at the FAQ below on reporting ASB concerns.

What is Antisocial Behaviour?

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