An innovative project which aims to reduce the incidence of sexual abuse and sexual violence in Devon and Cornwall communities is one of the recipients of funding from Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg’s small grant scheme.
The grant of almost £5,000 has enabled Circles South West to recruit and train 25 new volunteers.
Circles South West (CSW) is an independent charity...
Projects which target reductions in alcohol related crime and harmful drinking will be the focus in round two of Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg’s small grants scheme.
Last week Mr Hogg welcomed many of the 25 groups which received a total of £90,000 from round one of the scheme to hear how their projects were developing and to allow each to explore the possibility of joint...
Leading supermarkets and retailers have agreed to work with Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg as he prioritises the battle against alcohol related crime and misuse.
They sat down for initial round table talks with Mr Hogg yesterday. They were able to discuss work they already do with local communities. This includes monitoring sales, educating customers and...
Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg will today (Wednesday 5 March) sit down with major supermarkets and retailers to discuss the availability of cheap alcohol and the impact it has on crime and disorder.
“I am about to publish my updated Police and Crime Plan, and tackling alcohol related crime and misuse is one of my top priorities.” said Mr Hogg.
People will know that I have had some wide and contrasting experiences in life. Thirty years in the Royal Navy took me into many unpleasant situations, and, in the years that followed, I worked with many disadvantaged and disabled youngsters through a Cornish charity.
Since being elected as Police and Crime Commissioner I have joined police and officers and staff at the ‘sharp end’ on...
A new National Rural Crime Network, endorsed by 18 of the UK’s Police and Crime Commissioners, including Devon and Cornwall’s Tony Hogg, has been set-up to help tackle rural crime more effectively in England and Wales.
A further eight Commissioners are considering joining the group which could bring the total to around two thirds of PCCs across the two countries.
It was always going to be the case that the role of police and crime commissioner would develop quickly – it had to. So whereas 2013 set a necessary but probably unsustainable pace my restructured OPCC team is now better configured to face the challenges ahead and allows me to focus on key areas such as lobbying Government and on issues that matter most to us who are a long way away from the...
Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner is calling on supermarkets and retailers to join the fight to reduce alcohol related crime and misuse.
It is one of the major priorities in Tony Hogg’s Police and Crime Plan.
Alcohol related crime and anti-social behaviour costs around £366m / year across the force area. It affects individuals, families and communities and...
Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has praised officers and staff for their commitment to community safety during the recent storms.
“The recent spell of terrible weather put incredible pressure on front line policing,” said Mr Hogg.
“Many officers and staff put themselves into perilous situations, often under the onslaught of horrendous conditions, to...
Organisations from across the Devon and Cornwall are celebrating after receiving awards from Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg’s small grants scheme.
In total, 25 groups have been awarded over £90,000 in the first round of grants.
The judging panel, which included an independent member representing Cornwall volunteer services forum, considered 171 applications and drew up...
