Lisa Townsend is your Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey. The Commissioner represents your views on local policing.
Lisa is responsible for overseeing the work of Surrey Police, holding the Chief Constable to account on your behalf and commissioning key services that strengthen community safety and support victims.
One of their key tasks is to set the Police and Crime Plan that outlines the priorities for Surrey Police.
Victim Services
The Commissioner provides core funding to services that support victims.
![Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey Lisa Townsend and Deputy PCC Ellie Vesey-Thompson with Catalyst Support staff Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend and Deputy PCC Ellie Vesey-Thompson with Keely Glithero and Sue Murphy from Catalyst Support](https://www.surrey-pcc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Police-and-Crime-Commissioner-for-Surrey-Lisa-Townsend-and-Deputy-PCC-Ellie-Vesey-Thompson-with-Catalyst-Support-staff-1024x790.png)
Police & Crime Plan
The Plan is set by the Commissioner and outlines the priorities for Surrey Police.
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Latest News
Commissioner welcomes tough sentences for activists who blocked M25
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The Commissioner said substantial jail terms given to five members of the Just Stop Oil group should act as a deterrent to others.
Great-gran, 93, and woman forced to sleep on kitchen floor are among “hidden” Surrey victims of cuckooing
![Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend and Deputy PCC Ellie Vesey-Thompson with Keely Glithero and Sue Murphy from Catalyst Support](https://www.surrey-pcc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Cuckooing.jpg)
Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner has met with experts at a service dedicated to supporting "hidden" victims of exploitation.
Commissioner says “We are listening”, as residents share views on anti-social behaviour
![Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend standing outside office with Surrey Police Head of ASB and Partnerships Joanna Grimshaw](https://www.surrey-pcc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PCC-Lisa-Townsend-with-Head-of-ASB-and-Partnerships-Jo-Grimshaw-3-scaled.jpeg)
Residents revealed that littering, speeding and fly-tipping were among the biggest issues in a survey about anti-social behaviour.
![PAGE-21-COMMISSIONING Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend sitting with a member of her team in front of the Amber charity sign](https://www.surrey-pcc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PAGE-21-COMMISSIONING-1024x768.jpg)
Funding local services
We support services aimed at making our communities safer, reducing re-offending and helping victims to cope and recover.
![Commissioner-Lisa-Townsend-contact-centre-with-Surrey-Police-call-handler Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend sat with a member of Surrey Police contact staff](https://www.surrey-pcc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Commissioner-Lisa-Townsend-contact-centre-with-Surrey-Police-call-handler-1024x768.jpg)
Measuring performance
Visit our dedicated Data Hub to see the latest performance information from Surrey Police and our Office.
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Contact us
There are a number of ways to get in touch with the Commissioner and our team about the issues that affect you.