Your VIP: Your Voice in Policing

Your VIP: E05 Knife Angel

In this episode, Becky Dustan of Mike's Trust, speaks to hosts Ben Woolvin and Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez about losing her brother to knife crime, and the importance of the Knife Angel's visit to Plymouth in helping to educate people about the dangers of carrying a weapon. We also hear from members of the public about what they think about the Knife Angel and safety in Plymouth, and from Inspector Paul Laity about knife crime in the city, how to report it, and what people should do if they're worried about someone carrying a weapon.

Your VIP: E04 Tackling hate crime in our communities

In this episode, Devon County Councillor Syed Jusef, a hate crime advisor to Devon & Cornwall Police, speaks to host Ben Woolvin about he helps the police and his community in North Devon on issues of racial equality. We also hear from members of the public about what they want from policing, and from Inspector Andy Wills and Barnstaple Town Councillor Ashraf Shah about safety in the town, and Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez responds to issues including 101 contact performance.

Your VIP: E03 Working together to keep women and girls safe

In this episode, Becca Hewitt of the South Devon and Dartmoor Community Safety Partnership speaks to hosts Ben Woolvin and Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez about how collaboration is helping to keep women and girls safe. We also hear from members of the public about what they want from policing, and from PCSO Liz Francis and Councillor Mike Joyce about safety in Teignbridge.

Your VIP: E02 Plymouth Safe Bus

In this episode, Will Price of Western Medical Service speaks to hosts Ben Woolvin and Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez about his motivation in setting up the Plymouth Safe Bus, which provides help for people who feel unwell or unsafe on a night out in the city. We also hear from members of the public about what they want from policing, and from PC Deb Hart and Councillor Sally Haydon about why they think the Plymouth Safe Bus is a valuable asset for the city.

Your VIP: E01 Mayor of Camborne

In this episode, Mayor of Camborne James Ball speaks candidly to hosts Ben Woolvin and Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez about his battle with mental health and the great work he's doing to improve life for young people in the town. We also hear from members of the public about what it's like to live in Camborne, and from local Inspector Lou Brown and Antisocial Behaviour Officer Kay Smith about their work to make Camborne a better place for everyone.