RAPIDLY evolving advances in technology have done wonders to improve the power of CCTV in capturing vital evidence when crimes occur and deterring offences from being committed.

I am proud to have invested nearly half a million pounds upgrading CCTV systems since I was appointed Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in 2016.

Recently I have launched a new CCTV fund scheme which is making a share of £125,000 available to councils, voluntary sector groups and other eligible organisations. The aim is to provide communities which need it the most with CCTV equipment and associated infrastructure.

They are being invited to apply for a maximum grant of £10,000 to help keep residents safe and combat crime, as well as protect businesses which are struggling to deal with theft and antisocial behaviour.

For more details about the new OPCC CCTV fund scheme please email: [email protected].

Alison Hernandez

Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly