Hocking House Podcast: Recent Episodes
OPCC, Devon and Cornwall
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and her team produce a regular podcast with the latest news and information about the work of the office and any developments in policing.
Should Cornish residents call police if they spot people from a tier three area visiting? We ask the Duchy's police commander that question and more and catch up with a shopkeeper who's backing our #KeepingChristmasKind campaign
The commissioner discusses her recent visit to Cornwall and the compulsory wearing of face masks for (nearly) all shoppers.
This week we chat to Davis Wheelan, the former Met officer working to keep young people safe in East and Mid Devon and catch up with Vikkie Ritchie of Pawsome Pensions, the charity which helps care for retired service dogs
This summer promises to be like no other and, financed by the OPCC, Devon and Cornwall Police is putting in place innovative measures to cope with an increase in calls for help
We speak to Exeter City Council's leader about teaming up with us to reduce antisocial behaviour and the commissioner takes your questions on recruitment
This week the commissioner takes your questions on a range of issues, from policing beach parties to the effects of Covid-19 on the criminal justice system.
This week Julie Fairman, of the Devon and Cornwall Community Watch Association, explains how Good Neighbour Groups are being set up to help the isolated and vulnerable during the Coronavirus pandemic and Alison takes questions from the public
This week, members of the public ask the PCC about BLM protests, statues and policing Covid-19 via Facebook Live, plus we catch up with the Diverse Communities Inspector about gypsies and travellers.
The PCC fields your questions in the week that littering, anti-social behaviour and concerns about camping dominated headlines. Plus we hear from some of the services still providing help for those affected by crime in Devon and Cornwall.
This week we catch up with the Police and Crime Commissioner on Facebook Live and speak to Dina Holder from Women's Centre Cornwall about the Divas who have helped police officers improve their technique when interviewing victims with learning difficulties.
This week the Hocking House Podcast went live on the OPCC Facebook page giving members of the public a chance to ask their questions directly to the Police and Crime Commissioner.
This week we speak to the Deputy Chief Constable about policing the new set of Covid-19 guidelines and restorative justice co-ordinator Mark Myer about a process that encourages communication between victim and offender
This week, we ask the Chief Constable about rising traffic levels on our roads, chat to the person who has brought ten organisations together to make virtual courts a reality and ask the Commissioner what you should do if your neighbour has a party during Covid-19 lockdown.
This week we speak to the Police and Crime Commissioner about fining those who breach Covid-19 restrictions, what help is available for vulnerable residents and whether it is okay to have a big part when the crisis is over
This week we speak to the Police and Crime Commissioner about spitting at emergency service worker, #ComeBackLater message to visitors and how we are helping victims of crime
This week we speak to the Police and Crime Commissioner about the recent ONS statistics, Covid-19 essential travel and Barnstaple Police Station.