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

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

The five pledges are: to work with the government to get the best funding deal for policing in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly; to put policing at the heart of communities both on the streets and online by working with the other emergency services to greater effect; to support those affected by crime including victims, witnesses and the most vulnerable in our community; to improve crime reporting by the public, especially through 101 and to review police station closures.

Ms Hernandez said: “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.

“I want to build on some of the good work already done in areas like victim care, and to drive forward innovation and service improvement. We will continue to develop our plans in these areas and further define and shape our thinking.”

A detailed programme of consultation will take place over July and August. This will include a number of events across the force area, as well as a written consultation and an online survey.

Ms Hernandez and the team will also be out and about gathering the views of the public about policing in their area. The OPCC will attend many community events over the consultation period as well as hosting its own. The public are invited to come along and give their feedback. All will be publicised on the OPCC website and on social media.