Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez launched a summer-long consultation about a new police and crime plan for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. 

She discussed the details with her scrutiny body, the police and crime panel, at its meeting in Plymouth yesterday (July 1).

’During the election campaign I set out a clear set of priorities for the future.  In particular I made 5 key pledges and these remain a core part of my thinking for the plan,’ said Ms Hernandez.

The Five Pledges are:

To work with the Government to get the best funding deal for policing in Devon and Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

To put policing at the heart of our communities both on the streets and online by working with the other emergency services to greater effect.

To support those affected by crime: victims, witnesses and the most vulnerable in our community.

To improve crime reporting by the public, especially through 101.

To review police station closures.

’Over the summer I will be consulting extensively with the public and partners in a range of ways to hear their views on priorities in the plan for the next four years,’ said Ms Hernandez.