This statement relates to a news article published by the Daily Express, that refers to Home Office complaints data for Surrey Police during 2021/2022.
Surrey Police have published a response to the article here:
Clarification on media reporting of police complaint data
You can read the full version of the statement provided by our office below:
Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend said: “My office has been in detailed discussion with Surrey Police following the understandable concerns that the public may have following the national news this week.
“There is no place for misogyny or abuse of any type in Surrey Police and I have been clear with the Force that I have the highest expectations of our police officers.
“I am pleased that Surrey Police have rigorous processes in place to discourage all forms of behaviour that fall below the standards we expect of every officer, and I am confident that all cases of misconduct are carried out with the utmost seriousness when an allegation is made either externally or internally.
“The latest quarterly data from the IOPC to last September shows a reduction in complaint cases against police officers in Surrey.
“However it is important to note that while every case is taken seriously, the total number of complaints received relate to a wide variety of themes. Many complaint cases are resolved to the satisfaction of the complainant.
“I am pleased that the Force have also been proactive in creating a working environment that discourages misogynistic behaviour and amplifies the importance of reducing violence against women and girls.
“Last year, my office commissioned an independent project that will focus on improving working practices within Surrey Police through an extensive programme of work that will take place over the next two years.
“This will involve a series of projects aimed at continuing to build on the anti-Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) culture of the Force and working with officers and staff for long-term positive change.”
“My office continues to play an important role in scrutinising the Force in all areas of performance, including regular meetings with Surrey Police’s Professional Standards Team and the Independent Office for Police Misconduct (IOPC). This includes identifying trends and working to improve the timeliness and quality of the service that every complainant receives.
“Complaints data to the end of December 2022 is expected to be published in February. My office will be working closely with the Force to analyse that information as part of my commitment to improve the service that is provided by Surrey Police.”
Use the links below to learn more about how your Commissioner monitors Surrey Police performance:
Tarukan Ayyuka
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Ziyarar tsare mai zaman kanta
Masu Sa kai Masu Ziyartar Kula da Masu Zaman Kansu (ICV's) suna sa ido kan jindadi da adalci ga daidaikun mutane a hannun 'yan sanda na Surrey da shiga cikin Tsarin Jin Dadin Dabbobi.
HMICFRS martani
Kwamishinan ku ya amsa rahoton da Mai Martaba Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) da bayanan korafe-korafe daga ofishin 'yan sanda mai zaman kansa.
Laifukan Kasa da Matakan Yan Sanda
Ƙara koyo game da martanin 'yan sandan Surrey game da abubuwan da suka fi dacewa da aikin 'yan sanda na ƙasa waɗanda suka haɗa da mummunan tashin hankali, unguwanni da laifukan yanar gizo.
Taro da ajanda
Dubi jerin duk tarurrukan da suka haɗa da Jadawalin da takardu don Tarukan Ayyukan Jama'a da Taro na Ba da Lamuni da tarurrukan Kwamitin Binciken Haɗin Kai tare da 'yan sandan Surrey.
gunaguni
Kwamishinanku kuma yana lura da martani ga bayanan koke-koke, manyan korafe-korafe da shawarwarin da ke biyo bayan koke-koke game da aikin 'yan sanda a Surrey.
labarai
Lisa Townsend ta yaba da tsarin 'yan sanda na 'koma kan tsarin' 'yan sanda yayin da ta yi nasara a wa'adi na biyu a matsayin Kwamishinan 'yan sanda da Laifuka na Surrey
Lisa ta sha alwashin ci gaba da tallafawa 'yan sandan Surrey sun sabunta mayar da hankali kan batutuwan da suka fi dacewa ga mazauna.
Kula da Al'ummar ku - Kwamishinan ya ce kungiyoyin 'yan sanda suna kai farmaki ga gungun masu safarar miyagun kwayoyi bayan sun shiga aikin murkushe lardunan
Makon aikin ya aika da sako mai karfi ga gungun gungun layukan gundumar cewa 'yan sanda za su ci gaba da tarwatsa hanyoyin sadarwar su a Surrey.
Fam miliyan na murkushe halayyar rashin zaman lafiya yayin da Kwamishinan ke karbar kudade don sintiri masu zafi
Kwamishiniyar Lisa Townsend ta ce kudaden za su taimaka wajen kara yawan jami'an 'yan sanda da kuma gani a fadin Surrey.