Author: Martin Surl

04 May

Posted at 08:15h in Latest News
Lies damned lies and statistics, its been the running theme from one of the PCC candidates in this years election* (and also last years postponed election). The willingness to simply trot out facts and figures, without any context, painting a negative picture of our county, in an apparent effort to win votes seems to fly directly in the face of one his election ‘pledges’ to ‘stamp out spin’. It feels something akin to the Trump play book of politics where people are quite happy to fan the fear of crime for political ends.

03 May

Posted at 21:00h in Latest News
One of the advantages of having a Police and Crime Commissioner over the old system is that when an opportunity arises, decisions can be made more quickly. For example, in 2015 when I heard that the well-known photographic film company Kodak was about to put a three storey building on the Waterwells estate on the market, I was able to move quickly and snap it up as a new home for the Constabulary’s investigations teams.

27 Apr

Posted at 13:19h in Latest News
Rural Crime or crimes in our rural communities are NOT ... I repeat NOT out of control! This election has been marred for me, with people being very economical with the truth or I would go as far as saying telling out right lies. But I will continue to tell the truth and keep my promises to you.

21 Apr

Posted at 06:30h in Latest News

As an animal lover and dog owner, I understand the heartbreak of losing a family pet and I abhor the opportunist increase in dog theft that has evolved during the pandemic. Of course, penalties for offenders should be more severe to act as a deterrent to...

08 Apr

Posted at 15:47h in Latest News
I have been honoured to serve as your Independent Police and Crime Commissioner since 2012. I have kept my word, delivered everything I promised and kept party politics out of local policing. I hope you will let me continue.

06 Apr

Posted at 20:38h in Latest News
Today I spent some time with our City Protection Officers to discuss their role and the success that's been seen since they we're introduced in 2017.
 
The CPOs working under the Gloucester City Safe badge act as a security blanket for the city, providing a highly-visible uniformed presence that are contributing  to improving community safety for businesses, their staff, customers, residents, and visitors to the city.