Representing your voice on policing in Surrey.
Lisa Townsend is the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey.
Commissioners were introduced in 2012 to monitor and improve the service provided by police forces in England and Wales, set the priorities for policing in each area and commission key services that strengthen community safety and support victims.
Use the below links to learn more about your Commissioner and our Office:
Roles & Responsibilities
Your Commissioner is responsible for overseeing the work of Surrey Police, holding the Chief Constable to account on your behalf, and funding key services that strengthen community safety and support victims.
Police and Crime Plan
The Police and Crime Plan is set by the Commissioner and outlines the priorities for Surrey Police. It is informed by consultation with the public and Police and Crime Plan areas are used as a framework to measure the Force’s performance.
Surrey Police performance
Our dedicated Data Hub contains the latest information on Surrey Police performance including response times and progress against the Police and Crime Plan.
Latest News
Have your say on crime and policing where you live as the Policing Your Community roadshow returns
A total of 12 Policing Your Community events will take place in each of Surrey's 11 boroughs, as well as online.
Criminals stealing razors and Champagne are being brought to justice, Commissioner says after TV show tracks investigation
A Channel 5 TV show filmed a Surrey Police investigation into an organised criminal group targeting supermarkets.
Deputy Commissioner says Forcer Protocol to find missing veterans is “fundamentally the right thing” for Surrey
The Forcer Protocol, which has launched in Surrey, aims to ensure missing veterans can be quickly found by police officers.