Lisa Townsend declared Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner
She will formally replace David Munro on Thursday
Surrey has a new Police and Crime Commissioner.
Lisa Townsend has been voted in after receiving over 112,000 first preference votes after the public went to the polls on Thursday.
A turnout of nearly 39 per cent was much better this year compared with 2016's 28 per cent.
Lisa will officially start her role on Thursday (13 May), replacing the current PCC David Munro.
She said: "It is an absolute privilege and honour to become Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner and I can’t wait to get started and help Surrey Police provide a service our residents can be proud of.
“I would like to thank everyone who has supported me and the public who came out to vote. I am determined to repay the faith they have shown in me by doing everything I can in this role to be the residents voice on policing.
"I would also like to thank the outgoing Commissioner, David Munro for the dedication and care he has shown in the role for the last five years.
“I know from speaking to residents across the county during my election campaign that the job Surrey Police do a daily basis in our communities is greatly valued by the public. I look forward to working together with the Chief Constable and providing the best support I can to his officers and staff who work so hard to keep Surrey safe.”