Gloucestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner 2012 -21
Standing for re-election with the Liberal Democrats on the 2nd May 2024
Published and Promoted by Fergus Ustianowski on behalf of Martin Surl, at Liberal Democrat, 16 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AA
“Every Crime Matters…
Because Every Victim Matters!”
Every crime must matter but due to austerity – its hasn’t. I have shown I am independently minded and am passionate about our county and that is why I am standing again to be PCC offering hope, a vision and investing in our frontline and our communities to keep Gloucestershire safe.
With over 35 years of policing experience from being a Gloucestershire bobby on the beat to investigating serious crimes and locking away criminals to my 8 and a half years as the county’s first Police and Crime Commissioner I have shown my passion for our county.
The last decade has been tough for the policing with budgets and officers and staff cut right to the bone. But during my time in office, we we’re always praised for financial stability that has in the last few years been put at risk.
Under my watch I pledge to make sure our police concentrate on the primary focus keeping us safe – by making sure every crime matter because every victim matters.
Punchline Politics…
Why I decided to stand again…
Today the Government will outline the first part of its review into the role of Police & Crime Commissioners. It\’s a two stage review, the second part will be published after May\’s elections.
Giving the public a voice on local policing issues was one, if not the most important reason that Police & Crime Commissioners were created in 2012, and it’s something I take exceedingly seriously. How that voice is heard and how it’s communicated to the chief constable and his officers is an important
‘Every crime matters’ is the challenge I’ve set for the Gloucestershire Constabulary after years of austerity when the investigation of some crimes fell off their radar. The reason for this challenge is simple, It’s because ‘every victim matters’. Although, clearly, some crimes attract greater attention than others.
True to my word – road safety was a priority in 2012 on being elected and its still a priority in 2021. And we are delivering on our word to empower local communities to come forward and tell us where there is a problem.
As Police & Crime Commissioner, my role is to be your voice in #policing in #gloucestershire . One part of the role, and something i take really seriously is the being the voice of victims.
Hello ? ( click)…. It\’s the Serious Fraud Office you need to press 1 now otherwise you will face prison. Words similar to a scam doing the rounds last year.