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Labour calls for Devon and Cornwall Police Commissioner to be scrapped

Two local Labour politicians have issued a joint call for the post of Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner to be scrapped.

Alison Seabeck, Labour MP for Plymouth Moor View, and Luke Pollard, Labour's Parliamentary candidate in Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, are calling on the Government to call time on the expensive and unpopular Police Commissioner roles and return the...

Communities to set restorative sanctions

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has begun a consultation process which will see communities across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly set their own list of restorative sanctions for low level offences.

Mr Hogg is asking individuals and organisations across the peninsula to take part in the survey on a new Government initiative, the Community Remedy, which will give victims...

Critical situation on our streets: Blog by PCC Tony Hogg

People will know that I have had some wide and contrasting experiences in life. Thirty years in the Royal Navy took me into many unpleasant situations, and, in the years that followed, I worked with many disadvantaged and disabled youngsters through a Cornish charity.

Since being elected as Police and Crime Commissioner I have joined police and officers and staff at the ‘sharp end’ on...

PCC: "Storms show police force at its best"

Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has praised officers and staff for their commitment to community safety during the recent storms.

“The recent spell of terrible weather put incredible pressure on front line policing,” said Mr Hogg.

“Many officers and staff put themselves into perilous situations, often under the onslaught of horrendous conditions, to...

PCC small grants scheme supports 25 groups

Organisations from across the Devon and Cornwall are celebrating after receiving awards from Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg’s small grants scheme.

In total, 25 groups have been awarded over £90,000 in the first round of grants.

The judging panel, which included an independent member representing Cornwall volunteer services forum, considered 171 applications and drew up...