Humberside PCC unveils vision for improved policing
RESOURCES: Increasing the number of police officers is a priority
Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison has today outlined his vision for improved policing across the region.
His Police and Crime Plan sets out the objectives for his term of office over the next three years and how he will work with the police and other partners to achieve them.
Humberside Police Chief Constable Lee Freeman must consider the strategic document when planning the operational aims of the force.
The plan was developed after consultation with the public, elected representatives and numerous community organisations since the commissioner was elected in May.
It contains several key aims, including:
Improving the resources available for tackling crime in rural, coastal and urban areas.
Increasing the number of police officers and improving their visibility.
Enhancing crime reporting and communications systems, and listening to communities.
Improving educational and diversionary activities to stop more young people falling into crime.
The plan also outlines a roadmap over the next three years showing the actions that will be delivered by the commissioner’s office.
Mr Evison said: “When I was elected in May to be the local representative on policing and community safety, I pledged to engage more with local communities – rural, coastal and urban.
CRIME PLAN: Jonathan Evison
“I have a strong sense of purpose and desire to improve people’s lives and I want to be as effective as I can.
“After I took office, I launched a consultation to find out the public’s priorities to make our communities safer.
“Drug use and dealing, anti-social behaviour, protecting vulnerable people and preventing violence against women and girls featured strongly in the responses and form part of my commitments that my office will deliver on.
“Part of my role is to hold Humberside Police to account for their performance on behalf of the public.
“The force have made great improvements in recent years under Chief Constable Lee Freeman, were rated ‘good’ in all areas by Her Majesty’s Inspectors and have an aim to achieve an ‘outstanding’ rating.
“I will both support and challenge the Chief Constable to achieve that aim and for Humberside Police to deliver the best service possible to our residents.
“The plan I have set will require a great deal of hard work and determination, but I am confident that together we can rise to the challenge and make great progress for our communities.”
To read the Police and Crime Plan visit www.humberside-pcc.gov.uk.