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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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Home Join us Independent custody visitorsWhy become an ICV?

Why become an ICV?

This is your chance to offer protection to both detainees and the police, reassurance to the community at large and gain an insight into the criminal justice system by checking on the treatment of people in police custody, the conditions in which they are held, and that their rights and entitlements are being observed.

Visiting a custody centre can take between half an hour to two hours. ICVs always visit in pairs in accordance with the roster and agree themselves the start time of the visit which can be morning, day or night. Visitors are escorted during the visit by a member of the custody centre.

Custody centres include Exeter, Torquay, Plymouth, Barnstaple, Newquay and Camborne. ICVs generally visit their closest two stations. All out of pocket expenses including the cost of travel are paid.

The Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) is a major reference for ICVs as well as equality, diversity and human rights legislation. Full training will be provided, and your first visits as you learn will be with experienced visitors. Further training is provided to increase understanding of the diverse and challenging circumstances that arise in this voluntary position and keep your knowledge up to date.

Read Bill's experience of being an independent custody visitor >