CHESHIRE’S newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer has pledged to build the public’s priorities into the county’s Policing Plan.
In his manifesto Mr Dwyer, a former Assistant Chief Constable, promised to crackdown on anti-social yobs and double the number of Special Constables.
Following his election success he said: “As Commissioner I am the voice of the people and it is the people’s priorities that must and will be built into the policing plan.
“Cheshire is a fantastic place to live and with the police and public in partnership we can make it an even better place to live.”
Meanwhile the Cheshire Police and Crime Panel is now seeking two committed and energetic people from Cheshire to serve as co-opted independent members from December 14 2012 for a four year term.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved from the start of new, and very different, arrangements for police governance and accountability.
Mr Dwyer will be required to consult with the Panel on their plans and budget for policing, as well as the level of council tax and the appointment of a Chief Constable. The panel will maintain a regular check and balance on the performance of the Commissioner.
The role of a panel member will be an important and demanding one. The typical commitment required from a member of the panel is expected to average one day a month, including preparation time. Meetings will generally be held during normal office hours at varying locations throughout Cheshire. Panel members will be able to claim reasonable travelling expenses and will receive induction and other appropriate training.
The panel wishes to reflect in general the breadth of communities in Cheshire and welcomes applications from all eligible people – irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership.
Applications from people with experience (in a paid or unpaid role) in community safety, victim support, criminal justice and related issues will be particularly welcomed.
For further information about Cheshire Police and Crime Panel contact:
Bryan Magan on 01925 442150 or [email protected]
Picture shows Commissioner Dwyer being congratulated by the Chief Constable David Whatton.
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Living in an urban environment, I was not inspired by his election statement which included a priority to make “rural crime a particular focus”.
I understand that Mr Dwyer got most of his votes from the rural voters of Cheshire, and far fewer from the urban voters of Warrington and Halton. Guess he pitched his campaign at where he thought that he would get most votes, and the outcome suggests that he was right.
Let’s just hope he works for ALL the people – not just the 5% who made him their first choice.