John Tizard, the newly elected Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, discusses his goals and priorities for his term in office.

He emphasizes the need for community policing and increased visibility of the police force.

John also highlights the importance of addressing issues such as anti-social behaviour, drug dealing, and lack of communication and responsiveness from the police.

He aims to reduce crime against women and children, tackle modern-day slavery and cybercrime, and improve the overall performance of the police force. He plans to listen, learn, and collaborate with experts and stakeholders to shape policing strategies and deliver the best service to the community.

Takeaways

• Community policing and increased visibility are key priorities for John Tizard as the Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner.
• Addressing issues such as anti-social behavior, drug dealing, and lack of communication and responsiveness from the police is crucial.
• John aims to reduce crime against women and children, tackle modern-day slavery and cybercrime, and improve overall police performance.
• Collaboration and partnership working with experts, stakeholders, and other agencies are essential for effective policing.
• Learning from best practices and sharing good practices with other police forces is a priority for John

Sound Bites

• “There was a lack of visibility of policing, a feeling that policing was not as responsive as it might be.”
• “I want Bedfordshire police to become outstanding across the piece.”
• “The Police and Crime Commission role is about setting the strategy for policing, coordinating and encouraging improvements, and putting victims at the heart of the criminal justice system.”

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
• 01:40 The People’s Expectations for Policing
• 04:00 Aims and Ambitions for the First Term
• 07:58 Building Relationships and Seeking Support
• 11:18 The Political Landscape of Police and Crime Commissioners