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there was no additional financial support or ‘covid’ money to give to the  community since August 2020;

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on the 25 September 2020 the Estates and Police team in Barnstaple moved the enquiry office to open in new location in Seven Brethren;

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Safe Summer Scheme – there were discussions around extending the current Marshalls Scheme but in different locations, taking wardens from beauty hotspots and bringing them into towns and cities, to support businesses. Money was going directly to local authorities, requests support to help from funding given to local councils;

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ACS Glen Mayhew who led the local resilience forum, had organised an Award Ceremony to recognise members for support and efforts during Covid. Hannah Hart with others awarded for the virtual remand court implementation, Dr Davina Cull was a new member of staff awarded for supporting victim care service and facilitating funding from Government. Additional thank you to Andrew Kirchin in Communications and Emily Owen in Commissioning who were nominated for working alongside the Police force. 

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deep dive requested in increased reports of use of crack cocaine and street drink during lock down. Increased reported rates of injury. Needs to be a priority focus towards drug and alcohol, looked at within Health and Social care scrutiny committee;

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offered congratulations on the relocation in Barnstaple and questioned where the new custody was moving, what would the local impact be when officers removed from the area, would the front desk be in Roundswell or Seven Brethren and what was the safety of the old building?

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deep dive requested in Domestic Abuse figures, was there any evidence it had increased? No evidence in Torbay that it has been reported to increased? Other areas are a concern such as Drug Abuse, fraud with elderly people and vulnerable people;

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more additional focus needed over PPE for officers and staff, looking forward would be critical with the second wave and future supplies. Was the supply adequate?

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with the announcement stating an audit on the impact of the ethnic minority communities across the area and how they are being disproportionally impacted upon was to be completed. The commissioner’s report highlighted the outcomes, impact and victims. What was the Commissioners teams’ role within communities where initial evidence showed the communities were being disproportionally treated within Devon and Cornwall?

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there was an increase in reported issues such as violence since Covid; the team were focusing on prevention. Last year a drug Seminar called Frank Conversation was held. Consider a scrutiny within the local authority on drug and alcohol services to support the endeavour against drug use;

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the new front desk would be at Seven Brethren, creating a temporary custody unit. Help from North Devon at the length of time they can stay in the area. Introduction of temporary custody unit, were hoping to be moved over to new station by October. New custody unit would be a higher expenditure. No requirement to go to Exeter at this stage. Custody suite was currently situated at the old police station. Roof concerns were being taken into account and a risk assessment was being completed every week to assess whether there was a need to be moved out to the new location. No deadline to move given by surveyor, ongoing inspection was being taken into account;

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there had recently been a Domestic Abuse Joint Leadership Board, data has maintained a steady state. The biggest concern was lack of referrals from third parties as they were not interacting as much. Less referrals received, working assumption true figures could be higher.  There was more work to be done after home office deep dive. The review was a welcome opportunity to drill into data intensely. One of only four areas having the deep dive;

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fraud in elderly: this was an opportunity to campaign for prevention within local councillors. Scam ambassadors were promoting all the time. The right message needed to be communicated regarding prevention as well as campaigning to highlight concerns over fraud to the elderly;

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PPE: the commissioner had not been alerted to any challenges for sustainable supply with PPE through the supply chain. Face masks with medical grade were originally required however there was inconsistency in messages received from government as to what needed to be worn;

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the review towards ‘stop and search powers’ including members of the public. ACC Jim Colwell was working directly with diverse communities. The Commissioners office in Plymouth was working with diverse communities and Cornwall Leadership Board are a fantastic example of supporting the voice for Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic groups in Cornwall. Running a round table and leaders to sign up to particular principles, discuss issues and accepting racisms exist in the community and challenging what happens next to stop it.