PCC Tony Hogg publishes revised police and crime plan

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has ‘listened to the voices of our communities’ to set new priorities for Devon and Cornwall Police.

In his revised Police and Crime Plan, published today (3 April), Mr Hogg sets out six priorities.  These focus the efforts of the commissioner, the police and other organisations onto cutting crime, keeping people safe and encouraging people to work together to make communities stronger and safer.

The priorities are:

• Cutting crime, keeping Devon and Cornwall safe;
• Reducing the harm caused by alcohol related crime;
• Efficiency and long-term financial security;
• An improved criminal justice system;
• High quality, accessible help for victims of crime;
• Greater public involvement in policing.

Since his election as police and crime commissioner, in November 2012, Mr Hogg has overseen a period of reduced funding from central government which has forced him and the Force to make significant efficiency savings.

He has championed the interests of communities and victims and been strong in holding Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer to account for performance. 

This new plan reflects the experience gained by the PCC in his first year and the feedback he has received from communities, partners and individuals.  It sets out clearly what actions are needed and who needs to take them.

“The plan sets out my priorities for our area for the next three years.  Its focus is on crime prevention, on protecting and supporting victims and vulnerable people and on reducing the high levels of alcohol related crime in our area,” said Mr Hogg.

“We all want to live in a safe and secure environment and to know that if bad things happen we will be supported and protected.  I am determined to make a difference to the lives of people in our area.

“We face some significant challenges as we look to reduce costs by a further £12m per year while providing high quality services and keeping our area safe.  If we are to meet these challenges we must be bold, be innovative and work together. If we do, there is so much we can achieve.”

’I want to get the public more involved in policing and community safety – not just through volunteering but by helping to boost resilience and to stop crime occurring. We all have important roles to play in protecting our communities.

Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer said: “The commissioner has published his updated Police and Crime Plan, which sets out his priorities for his term in office.  It is right that these priorities are driven by issues that local people and businesses say are important to them. My job is to use the resources available to me in order to deliver on those priority areas and the wider policing mission. I look forward to working with the commissioner to deliver this plan”. 

“Will there be challenges ahead?  Of course there will; my officers and staff have shown they are more than capable of facing up to the challenges. They are keen to get on with the job of making sure Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly remains one of the safest places to live and work in the country.”