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Plans for more police officers has been unanimously approved - Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Commissioner s column with Alision Hernandez Devon and Cornwall’s PCC Alison Hernandez - Credit: Archant Friday was one of the most significant days of my five years of service as Police and Crime Commissioner, as my final budget before the May elections received unanimous approval at a meeting of the Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Panel. Commissioners are supposed to serve a four-year term but the Covid-19 pandemic meant the 2020 polls were postponed for 12 months. On the morning of the panel meeting the Government confirmed that it is not planning to postpone any further, so it is likely that with a few precautions voters will cast their votes in May. ....
Busy Exmouth beach - Credit: Archant The Commissioner s column with Alision Hernandez Devon and Cornwall’s PCC Alison Hernandez - Credit: Archant Devon and Cornwall’s position as the UK’s favourite holiday destination has once again been in the headlines, as first Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced his intention to head here this summer, then Labour leader Keir Starmer said he would too. Of course, there’s also the small matter of the G7 leaders’ summit which is due to be held in Carbis Bay. It should bring Prime Ministers and Presidents from around the world to the resort, near St Ives in Cornwall, in June. ....
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. ....
Devon and Cornwall Police say follow the spirit of the Covid-19 lockdown - Credit: Archant The Commissioner s column with Alision Hernandez Devon and Cornwall’s PCC Alison Hernandez - Credit: Archant This week I am pleased to announce my most significant commitment to support victims of crime to date. A new 10-year contract to support victims of crime to charity Victim Support will ensure that victims will receive appropriate support which has been shaped by those impacted by crime. The contract is worth £1.2m in the first year but Victim Support will take on delivery of additional services in future years, so the annual budget is anticipated to increase over the term of the contract. ....
The logo for the G7 conference set to be held in Cornwall this year - Credit: Jim Bray The Commissioner s column with Alision Hernandez Devon and Cornwall’s PCC Alison Hernandez - Credit: Archant After months of extraordinary challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic it is fantastic this week to be able to write about something positive – the fact that in June Cornwall will host the leaders of the G7 countries. This is clearly a major boost for our part of the world. The event will bring Presidents, chancellors and Prime Ministers from the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the US to Carbis Bay, with neighbouring St Ives and other sites in Cornwall hosting scores of international delegates, security personnel and media. Also invited this year are leaders from Australia, India and South Korea. ....