Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), John Tizard has welcomed support from the Police and Crime Panel on his upcoming Police and Crime Plan.
The PCC shared details of his priorities at a meeting in Chicksands, Bedfordshire last night (Tuesday 17th September).
The plan consists of six missions to make the county ‘safer and fairer.’
John Tizard said “My ambition is to have a Police and Crime Plan that reflects the community safety plans and aligns with the strategies of all our public sector partners.
“The plan is centred around preventing crime and tackling the causes of crime including the social and economic causes, reducing serious crime and violence against women and children, reinvigorating local policing, and putting victims at the heart of the criminal justice system.
“It is based on the values of equality and equity, the prevention of crime through partnership working, and reforming the police service and the wider criminal justice system.
“Change will take time but is necessary.”
The Police and Crime Panel challenge, scrutinise and support the role of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Paul Downing, Police and Crime Panel Chair, said “We recognise that this is an ambitious, hard-hitting plan that shows that the PCC is dedicated to building a safer and fairer Bedfordshire.”
“We will continue to work with the PCC, both supporting the delivery of this Plan, and questioning how he is supporting residents & victims. The Panel are keen to see how the PCCs partners respond as required.”
You can watch the recording of the Police and Crime Panel meeting here.
To ask the PCC questions about his plans, you can attend the Meet and Challenge events held around the county.
More information about the Panel can be found on the Bedford Borough Council website.