In November 2012 I was elected as your Police and Crime Commissioner and since then I have developed a reputation for innovation and applying a victim centred approach.
My police and crime plan is called “Everybody’s Business” and reflects my belief that keeping people safe requires an approach that draws on the strengths of the police, the public sector, business and the community as a whole to be fully effective.
A key feature of the last four years has been my focus on preserving local policing in Hertfordshire. By driving efficiencies in other parts of the operation and collaborating with neighbouring forces, I have been able to deliver back office savings whilst protecting neighbourhood policing teams and maintaining one of the lowest levels of crime in the country.
I have been involved in police governance since 2005, including as Chairman of the Police Authority, and have also served as deputy leader of Hertfordshire County Council and as a member of the Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership.