People in Surrey can have their say on crime and policing issues
Events will take place in all 11 boroughs during the autumn and winter
People living in Surrey can have their say on the crime and policing issues that affect their community with a number of public events in the coming months.
The Policing Your Community roadshow kicks off in Guildford on Monday the 23rd September, with in person events in all 11 boroughs before a final meeting online in January.
The Commissioner and the Chief Constable will be joined at each event by the Borough Commander responsible for local policing in that area.
The Policing Your Community events will allow people to learn more about how police resources are being used both visibly – and behind the scenes – to boost the fight against crime in Surrey.
The in-person events will run from 6.30pm-8pm, while the online event will run between 6pm and 7.30pm.
All the events are free to attend, but you are encouraged to register.
The events are as follows:
September 23 – Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon, Guildford
October 7 – Banstead Community Centre, Reigate and Banstead
October 14 – Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne
October 22 – Therfield School, Leatherhead, Mole Valley
October 29 – The Arc, Caterham, Tandridge
November 4 – Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom and Ewell
November 11 – Greenfield School, Woking
November 18 – Imber Court Sports Club, East Molesey, Elmbridge
November 25 – The Village Centre, Englefield Green, Runnymede
December 2 – Frimley Community Centre, Frimley, Surrey Heath
December 11 – Haslemere Museum, Haslemere, Waverley
The virtual event will take place on January 13 and will be streamedlive on Facebook.
Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend is also preparing to launch the public consultation for her Police and Crime Plan, which will help shape the future of policing in Surrey.
The Plan will look at the priorities for Surrey Police over the next four years.
Lisa, who was re-elected by Surrey residents earlier this year, said:
“I’m delighted to announce the return of the Policing Your Community events, which offer residents the opportunity to learn more about what our policing teams are doing to tackle crime where they live.
“Last year, hundreds of residents joined us to ask questions and discuss the issues that concern them most.
“Anti-social behaviour, police visibility and road safety were among the most frequent topics raised, and both the Force and my team are tackling your concerns.
“Listening to the views of local people is at the heart of my role, and strengthening the relationships between Surrey Police and residents is a key priority.
“The Force is now the biggest it has been in a generation, with more officers on the ground than ever before, and we want to continue to boost the service that residents receive.”
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer said:
“Surrey Police is determined to fight crime and protect people, to be there when we are needed and to earn public trust.
“These events enable me to listen to the people of Surrey and understand if we are achieving what we aim to do. It was a pleasure to meet so many people last year and learn about the concerns relating to crime and policing in their neighbourhoods.
“The feedback we received is reflected in the local policing plans which address the things that matter most in our communities.
“I am really looking forward to joining the Police & Crime Commissioner on these visits to listen and talk to people in the areas where they live and work.”
For more information, or to sign up to an event, visit the Surrey Police website.