PCC elections take place in May 2016. The office of Simon Hayes shares his end of term report. Ed
After his first term as Police and Crime Commissioner lasting nearly three and a half years, Simon Hayes has released an End of Term report detailing his work and achievements since his term of office started.
The report addresses the Commissioner’s four priorities from his Police and Crime Plan, and the achievements for each point.
Aiming to protect people and places, some of the highlights from this report include:
- a focus on rural policing, which has led to crime in Winchester City Council’s area dropping by over 25% in the last year;
- ensuring that the needs and wishes of victims are taken into account and the introduction of the Victim Care Service;
- creation of the Modern Slavery Partnership, which brings together 140 people from 30 organisations to fight slavery and protect victims;
- the creation of the Youth Commission, who led the successful awareness-raising campaign “Lethal Highs”;
- and reducing reoffending through innovative and evidence-led commissioning investment in projects like the Community Court which has reduced reoffending dramatically.
Simon Hayes said:
“To me, the role of Police and Crime Commissioner is not just about governance of the Constabulary. Most importantly it is about encouraging social change across our communities.
“This report is evidence that, against the backdrop of austerity cuts, I’ve been able to maintain an efficient and effective police service for the people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.”
The End of Term report was presented to the Police and Crime Panel earlier this month, which scrutinises the Commissioner’s decisions.
