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The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly. We do not respond to enquiries on X. Report crime: https://t.co/LrY3RKen81
South West, England
Joined September 2012
This is why you should never run from a @DC_Police dog! Great display at the @DevonCountyShow!
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Today our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mike Newton as his funeral is held in Torquay. The police radio supervisor often joined the OPCC’s engagement team at events promoting call handling as a career. He was a real friend of the office and we will miss him greatly.
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Meet Maddie a 4 month old Devon and Cornwall Police dog in training - please remember this .Hall🎃ween and bonfire night if setting off private fireworks then to consider neighbours' pets and notify them in advance 😄👍 @PawsomePensions @RSPCA #springerspaniel👻🧨
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PD Tweed’s having a big day out in London to tell MPs and ministers about innovation in @DC_Police. This beaut of a Springer Spaniel is Europe's first digital dog. #InvestingInPolice
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This morning we gave a big #Devon and #Cornwall welcome to @DCCWillKerr, recruited by @AlisonHernandez and today attested to lead @DC_Police as its new Chief Constable. #PCCsMakingADifference #Safer #Connected #Resilient #Leadership 👮♂️👋🙂
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We are delighted to announce that @DCCWillKerr has been selected as @AlisonHernandez's preferred candidate to become @DC_Police's next Chief Constable. Thanks to all applicants and our community representatives who took part in his recruitment. More here:
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😍 this office has just commissioned £2,000 towards @PawsomePensions the retirement fund set up for police and fire dogs. For more information on this charity and how to donate visit #HappyDog #SpringerSpaniel #PoliceDogs.
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We are delighted to confirm that @DCCWillKerr has been confirmed by the Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Panel as the new Chief Constable of @DC_Police and look forward to working with him to build safer communities 👏👏👏
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Delighted to hear that #FinnsLaw, Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill, has passed its third reading in @UKHouseofLords today & will now progress to Royal Assent. This means that greater protection will now be given to animals like dogs & horses within our police forces! 🐶🐴
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The last @DC_Police passing out ceremony of the year! Huge congratulations to all the new recruits joining the ranks today - look out for them at stations across #Devon and #Cornwall soon 👮♂️👮♀️
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Thanks to all those working so hard in incredibly difficult circumstances to keep us safe in these terrible conditions. The efforts of all the blue light services, health workers, local authorities and those from charitable groups are massively appreciated. Please stay safe.
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Well done to all the student police officers 👮👮♀️and tri-service officers who passed out last Friday. Good luck to each and every one of you!👏👏👏🥳🥳🥳 @AlisonHernandez @CornwallCFO @CCShaunSawyer @swasFT
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Want the latest news on the @DC_PoliceDog E litter? 🐶 Check out their recent #PoliceDog blog > . @Devondogz @CornwallDogs.
See how the E litter and Star got in with their visit to Saundercroft farm in today’s blog
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Excuses, excuses, excuses! Check out the top 5 excuses @DC_PoliceBiker hears out on the roads. But remember, there is #NoExcuse for not wearing a seat belt. 🚘 #BeltUp .@DC_NoExcuse @HonestTruthUk
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📰 NEWS: Commissioner welcomes Finn's Law backing. The Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill has today (5 July) received support from Commons. “We should all get behind Finn’s Law and protect the protectors" @AlisonHernandez . More on our website >
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This all-terrain vehicle funded by the Commissioner will support @dc_police in tackling crime on Bodmin Moor & protect its communities. Thermal imaging, binoculars & emergency lighting can help police locate evidence, people & livestock in the dark #bodmin #cornwall #ruralcrime
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@AlisonHernandez has been elected as Devon, Cornwall & the IOS Police and Crime Commissioner acting as the public’s voice for policing in our communities & holding Chief Constable @CCShaunSawyer to account for how he discharges @DC_Police functions.#devon #cornwall #islesofscilly
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6 female 👮♀️ and 16 male 👮 police officers passed out today👏. Course 2.21 are a mixture of 10 DHEP and 12 PCDA students. It was great to witness how proud their families were of them. Well done to each of you for your hard work and good luck in joining the force 😄
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PD Maddie did so well to sit for just enough time to take this photo 😆🎃👏. Police dogs do an incredible job in sniffing out drugs, cash and explosives. You can help retired #Devon and #Cornwall police dogs by supporting the charity 👉@PawsomePensions
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PD Maddie did so well to sit for just enough time to take this photo 😆🎃👏. Police dogs do an incredible job in sniffing out drugs, cash and explosives. You can help retired #Devon and #Cornwall police dogs by supporting the charity 👉.@PawsomePensions
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📰 PCC Hernandez welcomes @DC_Police’s use of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) in a bid to enforce #Covid19 rules. This weekend Chief Constable Sawyer said ANPR would be used across the region to make sure only essential journeys are being made ➡️
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📰 New student officers were thrust onto the front line. A passing out parade is taking place today for a group of new @DC_Police officers who were fast-tracked into the force’s #Covid19 emergency response just a week into their training. More:
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Thanks @Devondogz for having some of the team today. Excellent insight on how #PoliceDogs are trained & rewarded - keep up the good work!!
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We are still at #Teignmouth Armed Forces Day with @DC_Police call handlers & @PawsomePensions! Come along and say hello!! 👋🐶 #FathersDay #SundayFunday
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Well done @K9Finn / @finnforchange on your royal assent! We love this message from Fabulous Finn! . Congratulations to all involved, lots of hard work has gone into making this a reality.🐾 🐶.
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'The briefing was summed up in three phrases; ‘Look smart, act smart, think public service’ - our guest writer Sergeant Robert Wilson reflects on his duty of service at her late Majesty's funeral in this week's blog: @AlisonHernandez @DCCJimColwell
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The new #Exeter Police Station has now been handed over to us from our contractor @WillmottDixon. We can now start getting it ready for operational use and its opening in spring 👍
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This afternoon PCC Alison Hernandez formally handed over the new #Exeter police station to @CCShaunSawyer. Built by @WillmottDixon, the station has finished on time & under budget, and in the top 10% of sustainable buildings in the country.
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Huge congratulations to all the new recruits joining the ranks of @DC_Police today! 👏👏. Interested in working alongside them & making a difference in your community? @DC_PolSpecials are currently recruiting ➡️
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Police dog Buddy enjoying his @KellysIceCream @TotnesShow . He has been such a welcome visitor to our stand
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📰 #Devon & #Cornwall Police to receive an extra 141 officers in year one of uplift programme. @DC_Police will get more officers than any other force in the South West under the national programme to increase police numbers, it has emerged. More:
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“Police Dog Welfare Independent Visitor Scheme checks on the conditions & welfare to all @DC_PoliceDogs. It is one of the best volunteering roles especially if, like me, you are passionate animals!” - Julie, Dog Welfare Visitor. #IVD2018
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A nice sunny morning for the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship passing out parade. Huge congratulations to the 22 new recruits joining the ranks of @DC_Police 👏👏. Interested in joining them & becoming a police officer? Why not apply now:
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Police and Crime Commissioner thanks Chief Constable for decade of service as he announces plans to leave - @DC_Police @AlisonHernandez
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The footprints of the late Falmouth PC Andy Hocking reminds us his impact on the local community was immense and he epitomised everything that is good about neighbourhood policing. ‘He made a difference with each and every step of his beat.’ #neighbourhoodpolicing #Falmouth #G7UK
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PCC Alison Hernandez, CC Shaun Sawyer & other members of our team are in #Westminster today arguing for additional funding to help with @DC_Police's summer policing challenge! #FairDeal4Police
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Another uplifting passing out ceremony as 22 new recruits join the ranks of @DC_Police. If interested in a career like no other the force wants to hear from you.
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Anyone affected by tonight's tragic shooting in #Plymouth can receive practical and emotional support, commissioned by our office, 24 hours a day, seven days a week from @VictimSupport. Call 08081689111 or visit to live webchat.
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The dedication of 👮♀️ @DC_Police 👮 officers and the challenges they face laid bare on #CallTheCops tonight. It’s why we’re investing in the frontline and lobbying to increase officer numbers. Got what it takes? Click here: #InvestInPolice #PoliceJobs.
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📰The PCC has praised @CCShaunSawyer’s approach & his officers & staff after it emerged that @DC_Police issued more fines for breaching #Coronavirus regulations than almost any other over the #EasterWeekend. More:
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🌊 @DC_Police has appointed its first Maritime PCSO👮. The pilot post has been jointly funded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and @ndevoncouncil for 12 months. Full story here 👉
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Selfless officers face up to danger to keep the public safe. PC Tim Willett and PC Darren Brimacombe receive Chief Constable’s Commendation at Downing Street last week. Read the full story: 🥇🙌👮
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📰 Two wheels, two legs, four wheels or four legs: police urge respect between all road users. Originally intended to promote cycle safety, police in Devon have extended Operation Close Pass to educate drivers about how to safely pass equestrians. More >
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This evening, the impact of summer visitors to #Devon, #Cornwall & #IslesOfScilly & the effect it has on policing is expected to be debated in parliament. @DC_Police is only funded to manage the resident population & not the millions of yearly visitors #InvestingInPolice.
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This week partners from around #Devon and #Cornwall bade a fond farewell to @CCShaunSawyer, thanking him for more than a decade of service in which our force area has remained one of the safest in England and Wales. We wish him every success for the future.👮♂️
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Would you know what to do if you had to call 999 but it was too dangerous to talk?. If you dial 55, when prompted, police will know that the silent call is genuine. More about the #SilentSolution on @DC_Police website:
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Very proud to have won second best stand at @middevonshow for our creativity and engagement activities 🏅🏅
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A super busy start to the @DevonCountyShow today. Just been graced by some very special visitors from the latest @DC_Police puppy recruits. Real puppy power.
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A huge thank you to everyone who stayed at home and to the dedicated @DC_Police officers, specials and staff who worked so hard over the #EasterWeekend 🌟. #StayHomeSaveLives #COVID19 #EasterAtHome #ComeBackLater
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Great to host the ground-breaking ceremony along with @WillmottDixon and @DC_Police for the £29m project to provide a county operational headquarters for Devon which will be the base for up to 450 officers. More on our website >
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@andrewkirchin @DC_Police @PawsomePensions It may be wet and windy but we have met some lovely people!
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👏⭐️👏⭐️And they're away! Class 2.21 officers are at their Passing out Ceremony this morning. So wonderful that they can be joined by family and friends to celebrate this momentous occasion -CONGRATULATIONS! @AlisonHernandez @DCCJimColwell
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We love our visitors in #Devon & #Cornwall but now is not the time to be visiting - please #ComeBackLater . If you own a second home or are an accommodation provider, you could help victims of crime & key workers. Get in touch to find out more:
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This @999DayUK we would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all our brilliant emergency services for their hard work & dedication!. #EmergencyServicesDay.🚓🚑🚒🚁🚨 . @DC_Police @NpasExeter @CornwallFRS @DSFireUpdates @swasFT @CoastguardTeam
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📰 Police commissioners seek public views on road safety. Police and Crime Commissioners are urging people to take 60 seconds to influence Government policy on roads policing. More: Take the survey:
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🙌Well done to PC Kim West on passing out today! Kim won the 'Award for Best Endeavour' - a mum to four children she has shown fantastic resilience and commitment at all times during her 22 weeks of training. Go Kim! #IWD2022 @DCCJimColwell @AlisonHernandez #police #Southwest
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📺 Not sure what to watch on TV tonight? Why not tune into @Channel4’s #CallTheCops at 9pm & see what it is really like policing #Devon and #Cornwall 🚓
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A few pics of this morning's opening of #Liskeard police station with @AlisonHernandez @CCShaunSawyer @Liskeard_Insp and lots of members of the community it will serve. #InvestingInPolice #Cornwall #OnTimeOnBudget
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On International Women's Day and every day our Police and Crime Commissioner, Chief Executive, Director of Operations and Treasurer are all committed to calling out bias, smashing stereotypes, breaking inequality, and rejecting discrimination. #BreakTheBias #IWD2022
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The Commissioner @AlisonHernandez and @DCCJimColwell used the opportunity to present @wiseview with a Commissioner's Award for all the work he does to support neighbourhood policing.
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We are here in Plymouth with specialist @VSDevonCornwall @VictimSupport staff to talk to anyone affected by yesterday's events
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This #WorldAnimalDay we are thanking all the @DC_Police dog units for their hard work & commitment! @Devondogz @DC_PoliceDogs @CornwallDogs
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Alison Hernandez the Conservative candidate is announced as the next Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall.
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Cornwall’s innovative tri-service safety officers work in communities on behalf of police, fire and ambulance services. Yesterday they collected distinctive new vehicles, designed for a rural working life and to give the TSSOs a real presence. @DC_Police @swasFT @cornwallfrs
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Merry Christmas to all those working and volunteering over the festive period to help keep our communities safe 🎄
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The latest tranche of officers 'passed out' from Middlemoor Police HQ on Tuesday in what has been an extraordinary year for the @DC_Police learning and development team. Wish them luck as they join communities across Devon and Cornwall! #PoliceUplift #Recruitment 👏👮♀️👮
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Great to see the investment in body-worn video 📹for @DC_Police is already making our communities safer by delivering swifter justice!
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Did you know that @DC_Police is largest force in England yet receives 8p per head per day less funding than E&W average, increasing to 11p difference once visitor numbers are factored in? PCC heads to London next week to hand in bid for special grant funding #InvestingInPolice
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👏Congratulations course 7/12 on passing out today! 9 woman and 13 men, all from varying backgrounds have completed 22 weeks of service. They will join existing #police officers from #Devon and #Cornwall in serving our communities. Good luck all! @DCCJimColwell @AlisonHernandez
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Yesterday the PCC headed to #Westminster with a delegation of councillors, MPs & police representatives to hand in a bid for additional funding to help @DC_Police deal with the impact of millions of summer visitors #InvestingInPolice . More:
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As it gets dark please take a moment to remember all the emergency services, health workers and many more volunteers who will be working through the night to keep us all safe - thank you. #WeatherSW #StormEmma #BeastFromTheEast.
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📰 Police and Crime Commissioner unveils two new police stations. Some @DC_Police colleagues, volunteers, partner agencies & dignitaries will have a chance to tour Britain’s newest police stations at events in #Liskeard & #Exeter today. More:
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@SaltashPCSO speaking at #policeconf16 to Chief Constable & PCCs. Excellent presentation. Excellent PCSO #soproud
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“His death will be felt particularly hard in the South West, where his lengthy role and exemplary service in the Royal Navy brought him so many admiring friends and acquaintances.".
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The Commissioner is looking forward to attending the Tri-Service Officer passing out parade later this morning in Truro. Well done to the new 7 recruits who will be located in #Cornwall @_SWESC @CornwallFRS
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Plan to create 232 additional frontline jobs in @DC_Police received unanimous approval today 👮♀️👮♂️👍
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Great to welcome the Home Secretary @pritipatel to sunny Cornwall today! Myself, @CCShaunSawyer and @CornwallCouncil Leader Elect Linda Taylor have joined the Home Secretary at @LoveTregenna as part of the briefings for the upcoming #G7 Summit
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The message from @DC_Police, local authorities, tourism boards & partner agencies is clear - now is not the time to be visiting #Devon & #Cornwall, please #ComeBacklater!. #StayHomeSaveLives.
Police say a 'convoy of caravans' were heading into Devon
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On #WorldAnimalDay we want to say a HUGE thank you to all PD units for their hard work & commitment! 🐶. Check out @DC_Police's video about our amazing pioneering digital dogs! > . #TheNoseKnows. @Devondogz @DC_PoliceDogs @DCPDogSchool @CornwallDogs.
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A total of 75 #SpecialConstables volunteered an incredible 798 hours of time over #SuperSaturday weekend to keep people in Devon and Cornwall safe. 😍 #volunteering @MarcKastner1 @DC_PolSpecials @WCSpecials @SouthDevon_SC @plymspecial999 @ECSpecials @ExeterSpecials @NandWSpecials
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Meetings with street marshals funded by our #SaferSummerScheme continue today in North Devon. Woolacombe, Croyde, Bideford and Westward Ho! on the agenda. All still stunning despite the weather!🌧️#tourism #beachlife #partnership
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Nearly 60 years ago an officer may have been stood here telling people about the police station moving to Heavitree Road - and today, we are standing in the same spot telling people about the station moving to Sidmouth Road (Middlemoor) in spring next year!
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✍️ BLOG: Vital work is being done to protect our canine protectors. In her latest blog, Alison talks about the importance of @finnforchange & supporting police dogs during retirement through @PawsomePensions . Read more >
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Alison Hernandez returned as Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner for third term #Elections #YourVoiceYourPolice
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Last year 48 people were killed & 793 seriously injured on Devon & Cornwall’s roads. That number MUST come down. On this World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, we pledge to do everything we can to stop all fatal & serious injuries on our roads – that's our Vision Zero
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Police recruitment and training can't stop for Covid 19. Today @DC_Police's degree holder cohort attended their socially distanced passing out ceremony at HQ. Good luck to them in their future careers! 👮♂️👮♀️👏
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@Didotcom1 @Davewardell @finnforchange @DCPDogSchool Good morning Diana, .The commissioner gives her full support to Finn’s law and has earlier this month written to @DavidGauke Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice asking that it receives the Government’s backing at the Bill’s second reading on April 27.
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As part of #RoadSafetyWeek we are featuring the new road safety team @DC_NoExcuse every day. We have to educate drivers about keeping themselves and others safe on the road but enforcement is also part of the solution. See what they do when they're out on the roads below ⬇️
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📰 POLL: Have your say on police numbers in #Devon & #Cornwall. PCC @AlisonHernandez is asking the public of Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly if they would support a 'pay more, get more' approach to #Police numbers. More >
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Great to be #workingtogether with @DC_Police @HighwaysEngland @CornwallFRS @CornwallCouncil and A38 #RoadSafety campaigners in Cornwall yesterday 🚒🚓. Terrible weather, amazing turnout!🌧️ Thanks to @Morrisons for hosting and keeping us going with ☕️and 🍩! #connectivity
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Looking for a new challenge? Want to be a #PoliceOfficer? Registration for @DC_Police is open until midnight on Sun 18 Feb. Information >
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OPCC staff observed a minute's silence in memory of PC Andrew Harper this morning. Our thoughts with his family and friends and those who put their personal safety at risk for us all. 🕯#Police #ProtectTheProtectors.
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Huge congratulations to the 21 new recruits joining the ranks of @DC_Police today! 👏👏 @ukhomeoffice recently launched a national campaign to recruit 20,000 more police officers, could you do it? Find out more: #BeAForceForAll #InvestingInPolice
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