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
Planned reforms will silence residents’ voices on policing says Surrey’s Police Crime Commissioner
The Commissioner said planned police reforms, unveiled in today's white paper, will deprive residents of the ability to shape policing.
Plans to merge police into ‘mega forces’ would be a ‘disaster’ for Surrey, says Police and Crime Commissioner
Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner has told of her concerns over apparent plans from the Government to create 'mega forces'.
What happens a victim and an offender sit down to talk? Commissioner discusses the impact of restorative justice
A new long-form video shares more on the impact restorative justice has for both victims and perpetrators in Surrey.