Police & Crime Plan

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 workforce diversity in Surrey Police.

I also aim to make sure those who do go through the criminal justice system are dealt with fairly and effectively. I will work with partners to look at equality of service and to identify those elements that could be improved.

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Would you be prepared to pay a little extra council tax to maintain policing improvements? Have your say!

Commissioner Lisa Townsend wears a long-sleeved dress, and has her hands clasped in front of her. Chief Constable Tim De Meyer stands to Lisa's left. He is wearing his uniform and smiling at the camera. He holds his police hat in his right hand. Between Lisa and Tim is a colourful waist-height sign that reads 'Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey'

Surrey Police has more than doubled its charge rate in the past year - and residents are being asked what they'd pay to maintain progress.

Commissioner and Deputy step into Christmas with festive design by seven-year-old from Reigate

On left, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Ellie Vesey-Thompson, and on right, Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend. Both are standing in front of a Christmas tree and wearing red. They are holding up a Christmas card with a hand-drawn snowman picture on the front.

A seven-year-old boy from Reigate has won this year's Christmas card competition with a lovely snowman design.

Commissioner joins officers on burglary patrol in Surrey Heath as hundreds of homes are visited

Lisa Townsend has joined officers on patrol in Surrey Heath after an increase in burglaries in the borough.