PCC

The candidates bidding to become Devon and Cornwall’s next Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) will be outlining their reasons for seeking the role during a debate at Plymouth University.

Devised by the Plymouth Law School, the free event is designed as a way for people across the region to get a greater understanding of the PCC role and to hear from those who have put their names...

Gareth Derrick, Labour’s candidate for Devon, Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner, will be talking direct to people in communities all over the region over the next 6 weeks in what he calls his “Judge for Yourself” tour.

Gareth Derrick, Labour’s candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner said: “It is clear to me that there are many people who still know very little about the role...

Do you know a person or group deserving of recognition for voluntary work they do to keep their community safe?

Devon and Cornwall Police Partnership is inviting the public to make nominations for the second annual Community Volunteer Awards.

The awards are recognition of the valuable contribution made by volunteers in support of policing services every day.

Last year,...

Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has this week published the first quarterly update of work being carried out to deliver against his Police and Crime Plan.

Some highlights of the report are:

• Launching a review of the 101 service which will conclude in September 2014 including public consultation;
• Developing a substantial programme of
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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...

Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner is backing calls for the Government to update licensing laws.

Currently they effectively force councils to ignore some health related advice when considering applications.

Tony Hogg has prioritised the battle against alcohol related crime and misuse. As well as the huge impact on police and crime, excessive alcohol consumption...

Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Tony Hogg has joined forces with the five other south west PCCs to lobby Policing Minister Damian Green over further cuts to police funding.

In a letter sent to Mr Green, the five south west PCCs express their concerns about the extra pressure being put on police budgets and warns of further cuts to policing numbers.

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The first public meeting of the police and crime commissioner’s (PCC) performance and accountability board will be chaired by comminssioner Tony Hogg in Plymouth next Thursday (5 September) at 2pm.

The board which meets on a monthly basis has decided to open up the meetings to the public.

It is planned that these meetings will be held at venues around Devon and Cornwall in...

Community groups in Devon and Cornwall are being given the chance to share in a £100,000 cashpot.

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has earmarked the cash to help small community groups whose work focuses on reducing crime and making people feel safer.

The PCC’s small grants scheme (SGS) supports the pledge to put charitable and community organisations at the heart of...