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Commissioner praises policing response after tragic drug deaths
29 April
Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner has praised police and partners for the way they have responded to the deaths of two people from a substance thought to be an ‘unusually strong’ batch of heroin.
Police and Crime Commissioners lead campaign to tackle rural crime in the South West
28 September
Police and Crime Commissioners across the South West have joined together to lead a new campaign and bring together all police forces in the region to combat the involvement of Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) in rural crime.
Prisoners Building Homes scheme wins prestigious award
27 September
An innovative programme which sees prisoners gaining skills and helping solve the housing crisis by constructing affordable eco homes has won a prestigious national award.
Up to £10k grants available to help tackle crime and antisocial behaviour
21 September
Charities and voluntary groups working to address issues such as antisocial behaviour, drugs and hate crime in Devon and Cornwall can now apply for grants of up to £10,000, thanks to funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
With more cops than ever it’s time to say no crime is tolerable
5 September
Last week I visited Downing Street for a celebration of the police uplift programme – the scheme that has seen a further 20,000 police officers added to forces’ ranks in England and Wales.