CHESHIRE’S Police and Crime Commissioner, John Dwyer says he has “learned a great deal” from meeting people on the street in Warrington Town Centre.
He was talking to people last week (Tuesday, January 22), seeking their views on the objectives in his draft Police and Crime Plan, and on proposals for police council tax for the coming year.
He said, “Despite the bitterly cold weather, plenty of people had views to express. What came across very clearly is the importance people attach to policing. They see it as an integral part of their lives and really value the concept of neighbourhood policing with its close links between themselves and their local police officers, police community support officers and special constables.
That is why we need to ensure that, whatever the financial constraints, we do what we can to protect frontline policing.”
For the event in Warrington, an exhibition vehicle and a police van were stationed on Hilden Square, in front of the main entrance to the Golden Square Shopping Centre.
Police officers and police community support officers combined the duty of town centre patrolling with assisting people to complete a survey on the Police and Crime Plan and council tax.
John said, “Fifty six people completed the questionnaires. With those we collect from other parts of Cheshire and others from an on line survey, I will get a very clear picture of what people think. I want to thank everyone who took part.
“I will be back in Warrington on 19 February when I will be holding public surgeries. To book an appointment call 01606 364000 or visit my website to register on line.”
www.cheshire-pcc.gov.uk
3 Comments
Hilden Square – Oh that is where he was hiding – the publicity said he was going to be on old maeket square. Doesn’t inspire confidence.
“Fifty six people completed the questionnaires”……….. which is probably about 25 more than voted for him from the 150,000 or so that live in the Warrington area
"old market square" – that doesn't inspire confidence