Chief Constable Alex Murray reflects on his two years in West Mercia Police, highlighting the importance of building on the legacy of others and delivering a high level of service. He discusses the strides made in solving crime and improving victim satisfaction, as well as the advancements in technology and data-driven projects. Alex also emphasizes the goal of being a people-led, tech-enabled crime-fighting organisation and the challenge of preventing crime and protecting the vulnerable. He also mentions the importance of lifting morale and fostering a common purpose within the organisation.

West Mercia Police, Chief Constable, legacy, service, solving crime, victim satisfaction, technology, data-driven projects, people-led, tech-enabled, crime prevention, morale

• Building on the legacy of others is important in any organization.
• Delivering a high level of service is crucial in policing.
• Solving crime and improving victim satisfaction are key goals.
• Advancements in technology and data-driven projects are helping improve policing.
• Being a people-led, tech-enabled crime-fighting organization is the vision.
• Preventing crime and protecting the vulnerable are ongoing challenges.
• Lifting morale and fostering a common purpose are important for the organization.

Sound Bites

• “We’ve made some strides in relation to improving the amount of crime we solve.”
• “We have a Power Apps team that is knocking out Power Apps.”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Favorite Canteen
02:29 Improving Crime Solving and Victim Satisfaction
03:26 Advancements in Technology and Data
04:23 Vision of a People-Led, Tech-Enabled Organization
04:53 Challenges in Preventing Crime and Protecting the Vulnerable
05:22 Lifting Morale and Fostering a Common Purpose

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