Representing your voice on policing in Surrey.
Lisa Townsend is the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey.
Commissioners were introduced in 2012 to monitor and improve the service provided by police forces in England and Wales, set the priorities for policing in each area and commission key services that strengthen community safety and support victims.
Use the below links to learn more about your Commissioner and our Office:
Roles & Responsibilities
Your Commissioner is responsible for overseeing the work of Surrey Police, holding the Chief Constable to account on your behalf, and funding key services that strengthen community safety and support victims.
Police and Crime Plan
The Police and Crime Plan is set by the Commissioner and outlines the priorities for Surrey Police. It is informed by consultation with the public and Police and Crime Plan areas are used as a framework to measure the Force’s performance.
Surrey Police performance
Our dedicated Data Hub contains the latest information on Surrey Police performance including response times and progress against the Police and Crime Plan.
Latest News
Commissioner calls on Government to consider national insurance funding
Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner has written to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to share her concerns over the national insurance increase.
Affected by anti-social behaviour? Here’s how to access support
Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner has shared information and resources to better support victims of anti-social behaviour.
Surrey officers who fought for freedom during the First and Second World Wars are remembered
A captain who was the last surviving member of his battalion and the first Surrey police officer to die during the First World War have been remembered.