Tony Hogg

Police and Crime Commissioner meets Chief Constable to review performance

The performance of Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer and the Devon and Cornwall force is scrutinised in the first of a series of publicly viewable one-to-one meetings with Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Tony Hogg.

The PCC holds the Chief Constable to account for the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan. The PCC's office says that the correct mechanism to achieve this in a structured,...

Tony Hogg backs 'Dreamscheme' project for young people

Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Tony Hogg is backing the 'Dreamscheme' project which encourages youngsters to play a major part in transforming their local community.

One of the most successful examples is in the Eggbuckland area of Plymouth which had experienced significant problems with anti-social behaviour leading to the imposition of a dispersal order....

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg's live webchat

Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissoner Tony Hogg took part in a live interactive web chat on May 22 marking his first 6 months in the job. It gave people the chance to ask questions, share opinions and discuss policing strategy and priorities for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly via Twitter (@DC_PCC), and via the PCC website where you can also view Tony Hogg's 6 month video...

Interview: Tony Hogg, Police and Crime Commissioner marks six months in the role

Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Tony Hogg has given an interview to mark his first six months in the role.

In the interview for his website , he discusses his experience of the first six months, the role itself, his priorities, turning his plan into reality and how the PCC is evolving.

You can find a transcript of the interview below and watch the...

Police and Crime Commissioner sets out summer agenda to mark his first six months in office

Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is marking his first six months in office by setting out his summer agenda.

Tony Hogg, who was elected as the Conservative Party's candidate for Devon and Cornwall's PCC last November, has reinforced his promise to make a real difference in the new role. In an interview to mark his first six months in the job, Mr Hogg is pledging...

Police and Crime Commissoner and Chief Constable to host open forum at Devon County Show

Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Hogg and Chief Constable, Shaun Sawyer will be discussing rural crime and policing issues on the opening morning of the Devon County Show (Thursday 16 May).

They will join County Chairman of the Devon Young farmers, Paul Glanvill, for an open forum in the Young Farmers’ area (avenue D - stand 215).

Among the topics...

Blog from PCC Tony Hogg: "I am impressed generally by the effectiveness and commitment of officers and staff"

Wherever I go, people ask me whether I am enjoying being the Police and Crime Commissioner. I always tell them that enjoying is probably the wrong word. Relishing? Yes! Challenged? Definitely! Enjoying? I suspect that will only come when the impact of decisions I make is really felt, and Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is even safer than it already is.

I’m lucky to be PCC for...

PCC Tony Hogg welcomes debate on sale of super-strength alcohol

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall, Tony Hogg believes that a pilot trialled in Ipswich restricting the sale of high-strength alcohol, should be looked at for Plymouth.

The scheme is being considered by Plymouth's senior officer, Chief Superintendent Chris Singer who believes it might help to reduce alcohol-related street crime in certain areas of the city. The...

PCC Tony Hogg to join panel discussion on topic of law and order

A panel discussion allowing members of the public to question representatives of the criminal justice system will be held at Chudleigh Parish Church at 7pm (for 7.30pm start) on Wednesday 17 April.

Included on the panel will be Devon & Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg, Chief Superintendent Paul Davies (Devon Commander, Devon and Cornwall Police), Sarah Carlsen (...

PCSO numbers to be reduced says crime commissioner

Fifty community support officers (PCSOs) are to be lost over two years, the force commissioner has told the BBC.

However, under a five-year plan, from commissioner Tony Hogg, the number of volunteer special constables will be increased by 200.

The force must reduce spending by £51m by 2015 to meet government targets.

The force currently has about 350 PCSOs and 500...

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