Alison Hernandez returned as Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner for third term

Alison Hernandez has been returned as Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall for a third term.

The Conservative politician said there was still work to do to maintain the Devon and Cornwall Police area as one of the safest in the country.

She pledged to continue with her work to maintain record police officer numbers, reopen more police stations to the public, expand the award-winning Prisoners Building Homes scheme, and continue to work in partnership with other commissioners to crack down on drugs.

There will be a renewed focus on rural crime and antisocial behaviour in the new term, which runs until 2028.  

She was declared the winner of the 2024 election at Plymouth Life Centre this afternoon, with 131,764 votes to 107,897 votes for Labour candidate Daniel Steel and 64,790 votes for Lib Dem Steve Lodge.

“I am delighted to be asked by residents of Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to serve another term,” she said.

“Much has been achieved since I was first elected to office in 2016 but there remains more to be done. Policing has changed and the threats to our safety and security have developed over the years.

“I want to ensure our communities feel that the police are by their side, care about the things they care about and are motivated and resourced to tackle the problems they experience.”