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Congratulations to all the finalists in this year's West Country Women Awards.
We're especially proud to sponsor the Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls Award. Watch the video to see who has made this year's shortlist. ⬇️
#WestCountryWomenAwards #VAWG #MakingADifference
13 people have been sentenced to more than 80 years in prison following Operation Midriver.
In her latest blog, Alison Hernandez explores why tackling drugs is about more than arrests and convictions.
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#OperationMidriver #SaferCommunities
Feeling uncertain about what recent prison release changes could mean for you?
There are organisations that can provide support, advice and guidance. Learn more about the changes and where to get help 👇
We understand recent sentencing changes may be causing concern for some victims. If your case is affected, you'll be contacted directly when confirmed information is available. No action is needed right now. Support is available if you need it 💙 #VictimSupport
When offenders are released from custody, victims need clear information, practical support and reassurance.
In this blog, Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez explains the steps being taken to strengthen victim support.
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#VictimSupport
We've secured £195,000 in funding to enhance support for victims, improve safety measures and ensure victims' voices remain at the heart of local responses to prison early release arrangements.
Read more: devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/…
#VictimSupport #DevonAndCornwall #SafeCommunity
We were proud to sponsor the Emergency Worker of the Year Award at the Torbay Community Champion Awards 2026, celebrating those who make an outstanding contribution to community safety and wellbeing.
#TorbayCommunityChampionAwards #CommunitySafety#SaferCommunities #Community
Many of the people making the biggest difference in our communities do so quietly, without expecting recognition.
The Torbay Community Champion Awards shine a spotlight on those going above and beyond to support others and strengthen their communities.
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Congratulations to Claire Knight of Phoenix Rising CIO, winner of the Emergency Worker of the Year Award, sponsored by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
#SaferCommunities #CommunityChampions #TorbayCommunityChampionAwards
People across Cornwall are invited to access free Male Ally Network training and resources to help prevent violence against women and girls.
✅ Free online training ✅ Champion programme ✅ Downloadable toolkit
Find out more: 🔗 devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/…
#MaleAllyNetwork #VAWG
Road safety isn't always about adding more signs. The new Plain Safe campaign at Mutley Plain is using community artwork and eye-catching designs to encourage safer behaviour around crossing points.
🔗 Read more: devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/…
#RoadSafety #VisionZeroSouthWest
PCC Alison Hernandez has reaffirmed her confidence in Chief Constable James Vaughan following HMICFRS's decision to move Devon & Cornwall Police into Level Three of the Policing Performance System.
#DevonAndCornwall #PCC #Policing #CommunitySafety
🔗 devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/…
How can UKPAC support frontline policing?
We joined a Neighbourhood PCSO to see how the platform can help officers access information, support businesses and work more effectively in our communities.
🎥 Watch below ⬇️
#UKPAC #NeighbourhoodPolicing
Shoplifting is not a victimless crime.
This week’s blog looks at the impact retail crime has on businesses across Devon and Cornwall, why better reporting matters, and how UK-PAC is helping retailers and police work together to tackle prolific offenders.
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📢 Applications for the Police Property Act Fund are now open across Cornwall.
🛹 Previous funding helped Mount Hawke Youth and Community Group deliver skateboard coaching for vulnerable young people.
🔗 devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/…
Victim-Centred Week highlighted the importance of listening to victims, learning from lived experience and turning those insights into action.
Behind every case is a person.
Read Alison Hernandez's latest blog 👇
🔗 devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/…
#VictimCentredWeek
The September meeting of the Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Panel is taking place today in #Plymouth.
📄Agenda and papers: democracy.plymouth.gov.uk/ie…
📺Watch live on YouTube from 10.30am: youtube.com/@PlymouthCityCou…
Chief Constable James Vaughan has agreed to remain in post until August 2028. Commissioner Alison Hernandez welcomed the decision, highlighting progress in performance and frontline policing under his leadership.
🔗 devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/…
#Policing #Devon #Cornwall
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Free Let's Talk Safer Families webinars provide expert advice and practical support for every stage of growing up.
📅 Starts 16 Sept 🔗 letstalksaferfamilies.org/ev…
#LetsTalkSaferFamilies
Hear directly from experts in online safety, healthy relationships, exploitation and safeguarding.
📅 Free webinars from 16 Sept to 26 Nov
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