Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner represents your views on policing
Lisa Townsend is responsible for the strategic oversight of Surrey Police, holding the Chief Constable to account on your behalf.
She also commissions key services that strengthen community safety, bolster crime prevention and support victims.
One of her key tasks is to set the Police and Crime Plan, which outlines the priorities for Surrey Police until 2028.
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Victims’ funding
The Commissioner provides core funding to services that support victims of crime.
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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.
Funding local services
We support services aimed at making our communities safer, reducing re-offending and helping victims to cope and recover.
Measuring performance
Visit our dedicated Data Hub to see the latest performance information from Surrey Police and our Office.
Contact us
There are a number of ways to get in touch with the Commissioner and our team about the issues that affect you.