Tony Hogg welcomed as new Police & Crime Commissioner

Devon & Cornwall's new Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Hogg, who received 64,419 votes in last week's election, has said that he believed his military background helped him gain the winning votes.

Mr Hogg said he was keen to start working with police at all levels "to tackle many challenges our police face at this time".

Having previously been the commanding officer of Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose in Helston, managing 3,000 personnel and a budget of £81m, Hogg said: "I think people were attracted to the military background. I think it sat well with the idea of a commissioner working with our police force."

He said: "Most importantly, I want to meet the police of Devon and Cornwall, and to make sure I meet the constables on the street as well."

Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer, from Devon and Cornwall Police, said: "I would like to congratulate Tony Hogg on being the first police and crime commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

"I believe that we both share the same long-term aspirations of reducing crime, enhancing the safety and well-being of the public and their quality of life. I will fully support Tony in his role."