David Sidwick, re-elected Dorset PCC, discusses his election campaign and the priorities of the people in Dorset.
The main issues that people wanted to be addressed were antisocial behaviour, visibility of the police force, and the issue of addiction.
David highlights the progress made in reducing antisocial behavior and increasing police visibility, but acknowledges the need for consistency and addressing the root causes of criminality.
He also emphasizes the importance of engaging with the public and keeping their needs at the core of the job.
David’s fruitful working relationship with a Labour PCC on the portfolio of addiction and substance misuse is highlighted, showcasing the ability of different party representatives to work constructively together.
Takeaways
- The main issues that people in Dorset wanted to be addressed were antisocial behavior, police visibility, and addiction.
- Progress has been made in reducing antisocial behavior and increasing police visibility, but consistency and addressing root causes are still needed.
- Engaging with the public and keeping their needs at the core of the job is crucial for a police and crime commissioner.
- Working relationships between different party representatives can be fruitful and productive, as seen in the collaboration on the portfolio of addiction and substance misuse.
Sound Bites
- “They wanted antisocial behavior to be addressed.”
- “They wanted the police force to be visible, connected, and engaged.”
- “The issue of addiction is at the heart of a lot of our criminality.”
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and Technical Issues
- 00:03 Priorities and Campaigning in Dorset
- 02:23 Improving Police Visibility and Engagement
- 04:13 Tackling Addiction and Drug Dealing
- 07:19 Advice for New Police and Crime Commissioners
- 08:56 Fruitful Collaboration on Addiction and Substance Misuse
- 11:04 Achievements and Future Plans
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