Police tsar to talk to crime victims

POLICE and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer wants to hear from victims of crime in Warrington.
Last year there were more than 37,000 victims of crime in Cheshire – each with a different experience and different expectations from the police and other service providers.
Mr Dwyer (pictured) wants to know about their experiences and expectations.
He said: “Being a victim of crime can be a traumatic and sometimes life changing event. It’s vital for me to understand what experiences victims’ have had and what their needs and expectations are for the services that are provided both by the variety of victim services organisations.
“One of my priorities in my Police and Crime Plan was looking into and exploring victim and witness services. I want to pay particular attention to three main areas – prevention, coping with the experience and recovery.
“In an ideal world, I’d like to consult with every single victim in the county. That’s why the initial phase of my consultation will be a survey which will be sent out to victims over a variety of channels. This way I can gather the feedback and opinions from as many people as possible. In depth conversations will be had with victims to understand their feelings and experiences.”
The first phase of the consultation will be starting soon. Details will be on www.cheshire-pcc.gov.uk for more information.