232 frontline officers could be added to Devon and Cornwall Police - Credit: Archant The Commissioner's column with Alision Hernandez Devon and Cornwall’s PCC Alison Hernandez - Credit: Archant In the last few weeks the Chief Constable and I have finalised plans for the next Devon and Cornwall Police budget. This is one of a Police and Crime Commissioner’s most important duties and is always challenging. We must take into account a whole variety of factors, such as emerging new crimes and threats to our communities, as well as new legislative demands and the implications on staff, officers and, most importantly, the people we serve.