People in Surrey invited to have their say on what Police's priorities should be
They're being asked what they would like to see the force focus on for the next three years.
Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner is asking people in Surrey about what they would like Surrey Police to focus on over the next three years.
The public consultation will help shape her new Police and Crime Plan.
Those who live and work in Surrey are being invited to have their say on what they think the policing priorities should be by filling in a brief survey.
The survey will remain open until 12th December 2024.
The answers will help the Commissioner complete her Plan which will be a blueprint for policing in Surrey for the next three years and provides the basis for how she holds the Chief Constable to account.
It will be published in early 2025 and will cover her current term of office, which runs until 2028.
Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend said: “The single most important part of my role as Police and Crime Commissioner for this county is to represent you, the residents of Surrey.
“It is my job to ensure your views on policing in Surrey are heard and that is why I now ask for your help in creating my new Police and Crime Plan.
“I want to make sure the public’s priorities for policing are my priorities too. This is why I want as many people as possible to fill out the survey and let me know your views.
“Over the last four years, I have spoken with thousands of residents across our county and I know there are issues that consistently cause concern such as road safety, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, drug crime, the safety of women and girls and visible policing in our communities.
“When I was re-elected in May, I pledged to focus on a ‘back-to-basics' approach to policing in Surrey which focuses on tackling those crimes that blight our communities and targeting persistent offenders.
“This is a commitment I share with our Chief Constable Tim De Meyer, and I believe this approach is already starting to pay dividends.
“However, the road ahead is not easy and there are challenges that Surrey Police must face in the coming years. There are significant financial savings that must be made, an ever-increasing demand on our policing teams and retaining our officers and staff in a tough job market.
“It is crucial that our resources are targeted where they are most needed, and Surrey Police finds the right balance between visible community policing and the need to combat that hidden criminality happening behind closed doors.
“I want my Police and Crime Plan to reflect a wide a range of views from people in every borough in Surrey on those issues that are important to them where they live.
“With that in mind, I ask you all to fill out my survey and let me know what you want to see in my plan. The consultation only takes just a few minutes so please do fill it in and let me know what you think.”
You can have a look at the survey by clicking here