Alison Hernandez Police And Crime Commissioner

That’s the question Devon & Cornwall Police are asking women in nine pilot towns across the region, as they trial new ways to tackle the scourge of violence against women and girls. 

As Police and Crime Commissioner I am responsible for the totality of policing. With more than 6,000 officers and staff in Devon and Cornwall Police, and over 130 buildings in the police estate which I own and manage, this means a lot of urgent matters arise without notice.

As Police and Crime Commissioner I am responsible for the totality of policing. With more than 6,000 officers and staff in Devon and Cornwall Police, and over 130 buildings in the police estate which I own and manage, this means a lot of urgent matters arise without notice.

As Police and Crime Commissioner I am responsible for the totality of policing. With more than 6,000 officers and staff in Devon and Cornwall Police, and over 130 buildings in the police estate which I own and manage, this means a lot of urgent matters arise without notice.

two years ago this month, the Keyham community in Plymouth was rocked by the UK’s worst mass shooting in a decade.

two years ago this month, the Keyham community in Plymouth was rocked by the UK’s worst mass shooting in a decade.

two years ago this month, the Keyham community in Plymouth was rocked by the UK’s worst mass shooting in a decade.

Sadly, as with other crime types, the summer months see an increase in rural crimes.

Regular readers of this column will know I am a huge supporter of neighbourhood policing. It is not old-fashioned for an officer to know the community they serve, the problems in that community and those likely to cause you and your family harm.

Often victims of antisocial behaviour (ASB) carried out by young people tell me they think parents should be doing more to control their children. So it was great to see the impact that support to positive parenting can have on a family and a community last week.