Equality and diversity

I will develop and maintain good links with all the diverse communities in Surrey, working with the Independent Advisory Group for Surrey Police, meeting a range of community groups and consulting widely on my plans. I support and will oversee the Surrey Police Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Strategy and I am committed to improving […]


Working with partners

Working in partnership is integral to cutting crime and making our communities safer as well as improving the wellbeing of residents. At the heart of this Plan is the aspiration to develop relationships with communities, businesses and our partners who share a vision to make Surrey safer by looking at the bigger picture and recognising […]


Grant giving and commissioning

As Police and Crime Commissioner, in addition to core police funding, I receive funding to commission services which support victims of crime to help them cope and recover as well as funding to reduce reoffending and divert and support those at risk of offending or being exploited. One of the key services I fund is […]


Ensuring Surrey Police have the right resources

As Police and Crime Commissioner, I receive all funding relating to policing in Surrey, via government grants and through the local council tax precept. We are facing a challenging financial environment ahead with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the prospect of higher inflation and energy costs on the horizon. It is my role […]


Roles and responsibilities

The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act (2011) established the role of the Police & Crime Commissioner to be a visible and accountable bridge between the Police and the public. The Chief Constable retains responsibility for delivering operational policing, whilst the Commissioner holds him to account for doing so. The Commissioner is held to account […]


About Surrey and Surrey Police

Surrey is an area of varied geography, with a mix of busy towns and rural villages and a population of 1.2m residents. Surrey Police allocate their officer and staff resources at a number of different levels. Its neighbourhood teams operate at a borough and district level, working locally with communities. These connect communities into more […]


Ensuring safer Surrey roads

Surrey is home to some of the busiest stretches of motorway in the UK with significant numbers of vehicles using the county’s road network every day. Our roads carry over 60% more than the national average amount of traffic. High profile cycle events in recent years, coupled with the beauty of the countryside, have made […]


Strengthening relationships between Surrey Police and Surrey residents

My aim is for all residents to feel that their police force is visible in tackling the issues that matter to them and that they can engage with Surrey Police when they have a crime or anti-social behaviour problem or need other police support. We must recognise that types of crime have changed considerably over […]


Working with Surrey communities so that they feel safe

I am committed to ensuring all residents feel safe in their local communities. Through my consultation it was clear many people feel their communities are impacted by crime in their local area such as anti-social behaviour, drug related harm or environmental crime. To reduce anti-social behaviour:  To reduce drug related harm: To tackle rural crime: […]


Protecting people from harm in Surrey

As Police and Crime Commissioner, I recognise that vulnerability comes in many forms and my office will be unwavering in its commitment to ensure all of our communities are protected from harm and victimisation, both online and offline. This may be abuse against children, older people or minority groups, hate crime or harm to those […]