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Steve Lodge

Steve Lodge is the Liberal Democrat Candidate for the Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner.

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Steve Lodge is stepping up to serve as your next Police & Crime Commissioner with a clear message: it’s time to get tough on crime. With a commitment to revitalize community policing and ensure that our police respond to the concerns of our residents, Steve aims to foster a safer, more united community in Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly. Pledging to champion fair funding and smart spending, Steve is determined to improve our local police force’s effectiveness and rebuild broken trust between citizens and law enforcement.

Do you feel safe?

Your sense of security is our priority. Our campaign is founded on the conviction that everyone deserves to feel safe in their community. Steve Lodge will prioritise the resources and strategies needed to restore your trust in local policing.

Are the police listening?

We believe communication is the bedrock of effective policing. Steve is determined to ensure the police force will be more accountable to the communities they serve, ensuring that your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed.

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Introducing Steve Lodge – rebuilding trust, unity and accountability in the fight against crime

Steve Lodge pledges proper community policing as Police & Crime Commissioner candidate for the Liberal Democrats Steve Lodge is the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner election on May 2nd. Steve has been selected...

29% of burglaries still going unattended in Devon & Cornwall

29% of burglaries in Devon & Cornwall went unattended by Devon & Cornwall Police last year, despite a government promise to attend all of them, an investigation by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. Steve Lodge, who is standing for election as...

1 in 5 police officers plan to quit – Devon and Cornwall Police Federation

Devon & Cornwall Police Federation have issued a damning press release after their pay and morale survey blasted a hole in the force's ability to retain staff in a service that is already in need of more officers. Among the findings of the pay and morale survey,...

Police taking over 22 hours hours to respond to burglary calls in Devon & Cornwall

Police in Devon & Cornwall are taking an average of 22 hours to respond to burglary calls, damning new figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed. There is a dramatic 25% increase on response times compared to figures from 2021/22 nationally -...

Only 3 police officers and staff are dedicated to rural crime teams across Devon & Cornwall

The Liberal Democrat candidate for Police & Crime Commissioner in Devon & Cornwall has accused the Conservative government of “neglecting” rural communities as new data reveals that the Devon & Cornwall force has only 3 police officers and staff dedicated...

Support our Burglary Response Guarantee

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home. But last year there were 45,233 reported burglaries where a police officer didn’t then visit the scene of the crime. Too many victims are let down while criminals are getting away with it Reports have shown that as...

We must deal with Deaths of Despair in Cornwall

Cornwall has ranked as one of the worst regions for ‘Deaths of Despair’, a study has found. Deaths of Despair (DoD) are socially patterned fatalities typically attributed to drug and alcohol misuse and suicide. They tend to occur much more frequently in socially...

Get your vote in on May 2 – what you need to know about voter ID

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections in Devon & Cornwall are taking place on 2 May – but are you ready to vote? You will now need to show an approved form of photo ID at polling stations when there is a Parliamentary or Police and Crime Commissioner...

Not enough is being done to prevent shop thefts in the South West

The South West is blighted by shop theft – and more needs to be done.

The Liberal Democrats’ Vision for Policing and Crime in the UK

Find out more about the Lib Dems’ crime and policing policies – a balance between Prevention, Effectiveness, and Trust

Our Pledges

  • Engage Our Senior Officers

Committing to bridge the gap between the police and the communities they protect.

  • Back Fair Funding and Smarter Spending

Ensuring our police force has the resources required to fight crime effectively.

     

     

    • Steer a Return to Proper Community Policing

    Strengthening bonds with local communities to prevent crime and improve safety.

      • Promote Rehabilitation

      Working to reduce reoffending and secure a safer future for all residents.

      Take my crime survey

      I know many residents are concerned about crime, violence, anti-social behaviour and other issues in our region. That’s why I’m asking for your views today. Please complete my survey – it will take only 2 minutes.

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      Voter ID required on May 2nd

      You’ll need to bring ID to vote at a polling station in the Police and Crime Commissioner elections.

      Don’t have ID? Click here to apply for free voter ID now. The deadline is Wednesday 24 April at 5pm​.

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      Please vote – and remember, postal votes are essential for the PCC election on May 2nd

      It’s vital to vote for change on May 2nd. Please get out an vote – but if you’re unable then apply for your postal vote now.

      Apply for a postal vote. Click here to get your form. The deadline is 17 April at 5pm​..