Policing by consent is an essential element of a free society, as important as the right to participate in elections is to Democracy; both these fundamental rights are threatened by the leadership of the Police and the way in which the Police (Fire) and Crime Commissioners (PFCC) are appointed which also erodes public accountability.

What do, should, we expect from the Police Service, we think the police need a clear and unambiguous sense of purpose, a purpose shared with the community and wider society.

Policing is a vital public service, essential elements:-

• Police service (clue is in the word) must be accountable to the communities they serve, compassionate, empathetic and sensitive,
• Must be responsive to the needs of the community which must come before the needs of the service, there is no point making changes that benefit the service at the expense of the service provided,
• Enforce the law humanely without fear or favour,
• Maintain public support, trust and confidence,
• Be accessible at all times, ease of access is vital,
• Maintain a close relationship with the community,
• Honesty and integrity breed respect,
• Have a clear sense of purpose, (prevent crime, keep communities safe) what is it?
• People need to feel that contacting the police is worthwhile, to have confidence the police will help them and do the best they can,
• Where a person is a victim of crime there needs to be a strong prospect of the perpetrators being caught and brought to justice,
• Need to be impartial, objective and competent investigators.

Put Communities at the heart of Policing:-

• forge a constructive partnership of equals between Police and Community, building trust and confidence,
• develop an effective and efficient Police Service,
• meet local needs,
• Be accountable to the Communities served?

Police and Community

need each other!

Surely we should all do everything we can to ensure everyone can be, and feel, safe wherever they are, fulfilling the most basic human need.

• A question of attitude, working together we can achieve anything we set our minds to

• Simple steps make a huge difference

• Displaying this design in prominent positions signifies our personal commitment and active support to make this a reality.

• Establish and follow a Community Code

• No form of abuse or harm is acceptable,

• If we see someone in trouble, offer to help,

• Help to forge a constructive partnership of equals between   
• Police and Community, building trust and confidence, embracing accountability.

Support local people and projects to ensure thriving, vibrant, wholly inclusive communities work for and with everyone, addressing needs, fulfilling aspirations, offering opportunity for all.