Ben Adams, the re-elected Staffordshire Police Fire and Crime Commissioner, discusses his experience of the election campaign and his plans for improving the performance of Staffordshire Police.

He highlights the areas of concern, such as contact identification and quality of investigation, and the steps taken to address them.

Ben also mentions the increase in organized criminals targeting vehicles and the efforts made by the police to combat this issue. Overall, he expresses confidence in the progress being made and the support of the electorate.

Takeaways

• Election campaigns provide an opportunity for elected officials to directly connect with the public.
• Improving performance in areas such as contact identification and quality of investigation is a priority for Staffordshire Police.
• The police are actively addressing the issue of organized criminals targeting vehicles.
• The support of the electorate is crucial for the success of the Police Fire and Crime Commissioner’s initiatives.

Sound Bites

• “Meeting people who felt safe but asking why I was there.”
• “Starting from a relatively low base”
• “Improving every aspect of policing”

Chapters

00:00 Election Campaign Experience
03:12 Improving Performance in Staffordshire Police
10:30 Combating Organized Criminals Targeting Vehicles
12:53 Pride in Staffordshire Police’s Work