Great-gran, 93, and woman forced to sleep on kitchen floor are among “hidden” Surrey victims of cuckooing
Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner has met with experts at a service dedicated to supporting “hidden” victims of exploitation.
“Don’t suffer in silence” – Commissioner’s plea to residents experiencing anti-social behaviour
Commissioner Lisa Townsend said it was important to recognise the impact that anti-social behaviour can have on victims in Surrey.
34 arrests as Commissioner joins officers on hotspot patrol to cut crime in Surrey
Funding from the Home Office has paid for an extra 900 patrols, resulting in 34 arrests in hotspot locations.
Office of the Commissioner hosts partners delivering victim care – after dedicated Unit helps a quarter of a million people to cope and recover
Representatives from services across the county united to drive improvements to the care that victims of crime receive.
Ellie Vesey-Thompson reappointed as Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for another term
Ellie Vesey-Thompson has vowed to continue with her work for young people, rural communities and veterans.
“Conversations that make a difference” – Commissioner thanks volunteers who shine spotlight on custody
The Commissioner thanked Independent Custody Visitors after they volunteered 400 hours of their time to help in the last year.
Independent Custody Visiting Scheme
Area of assessment: Independent Custody Visiting (ICV) Scheme – SurreyDate: April 2024Assessed by: Erika Dallinger, ICV Scheme Manager Summary Independent Custody Visiting is a national requirement, detailed in a Home Office Code of Practice and supported by the Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA), whereby specially trained members of the public make random and unannounced visits […]
Commissioner’s pride in Surrey Police campaign to tackle youth-produced sexual images
A new campaign funded through the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner encourages young people to think twice before asking for sexual images.
“We’re acting on your concerns,” newly re-elected Commissioner says as she joins officers for crime crackdown in Redhill
The Commissioner joined officers for an operation to tackle shoplifting in Redhill after they targeted drug dealers at Redhill Railway Station.
Lisa Townsend hails ‘back to basics’ police approach as she wins second term as Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey
Lisa vowed to continue supporting Surrey Police’s renewed focus on the issues that matter most to residents.