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the Penzance Safer Towns Initiative, led by Safer Cornwall, was highlighted as being an example of successful partnership working; it was hoped that this approach could be brought to Devon;

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the recruitment of police officers this last year was prioritised with the  actual figure recruited to totalling 107 (to the end of March 2020);

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two police stations, one in Liskeard and one in Exeter, had been opened totalling £31m being invested in the policing estate for 2019-20. The new station in Exeter proved essential in tackling the police’s response to the ongoing pandemic;

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the recognition of the efforts of the Chief Constable in the improvement of Her Majesties Inspectorate of Constabulary Fire and Rescue Services moving from a required improvement rating to a good rating;

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thanking those involved in the scrutiny of the service;

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key successes regarding the Turning Corners Programme which focused upon tackling gang related issues in South Devon; a great deal was learnt in how to deal with gangs and help young people to avoid joining a gang;

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the importance of Vision Zero;

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that the work surrounding partnership working with the Police and schools to help support children dealing with domestic violence had won a global award; this was a credit to all involved.

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the high number of juveniles held in custody and if there was a better place for them to be held;

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the potential for the police supporting more 20mph zones;

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that satisfaction and public confidence appear to have reduced – it was queried as to why this was the case and how it could be addressed;

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thanks was passed onto gold control at Exeter for their speed watch – speed of traffic was decreasing already in these areas;

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that the overall uniform for force strength (including the number of PCSOs) should be included in the annual report and recorded accurately; it was considered that PCSOs had been cut by approximately 167 however this was not referenced;

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that there was an under reference to violent crime in the annual report and that these figures should be included;

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with regards to Stop and Search – the report did not specify if recommendations had been progressed and what that progress was;

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if the Police and Crime Commissioner would consider raising the level of funds spent in next year’s budget on commissioning work in light of the increased money from Government.

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that the number of juveniles held in custody, as detailed in the report, would be double checked;

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that overall force strength should be included accurately in report (including figures relating to PCSOs;

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that key graphs relating to violent crime over the period 2019-20 should be included in the report to aid with clarity;

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it would be helpful to circulate the results of public scrutiny to Panel Members once they were available.