Under governance arrangements for policing, Surrey Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner require a Joint Audit Committee to provide independent and effective assurance about the adequacy of financial management and reporting. The Committee helps to raise the profile of internal control, risk management and financial reporting issues within Surrey Police and provides a forum for discussion with internal and external auditors.
The Committee comprises six independent members. View the Committee’s Terms of Reference (open document text) or visit our Meetings and Agendas page to see the latest papers and minutes from the Committee.
Upcoming meetings
The following meetings will be held in 2026:
- June 22
- September 28
- December 7
Chair of the Joint Audit Committee: Patrick Molineux
Patrick has 35 years of International experience working in the insurance and information technology industries. He has led major transformation programmes, overseen corporate strategy, and worked across general management, sales and marketing, programme and project management.
He is currently Managing Director of a business he founded that sources and operates central services for the London Insurance Market. Patrick brings to the Joint Audit Committee experience of corporate governance in regulated, private sector industries and his background means he has a particular interest in risk management and technology.
Latest News
Commissioner shines a light on the role of PCSOs and celebrates all officers, staff and volunteers this Neighbourhood Policing Week

Lisa Townsend joins two PCSOs on patrol in Woking and celebrates all police officers, staff and volunteers this Neighbourhood Policing Week
Commissioner helps fellow type 1 diabetic driver during emergency on motorway

Lisa Townsend shares a story of assisting a driver on the motorway who was having a diabetic emergency whilst out with Surrey Police's Roads Policing Unit.
Commissioner advocates phone-free schools to safeguard children from online harm and reduce anti-social behaviour

Lisa Townsend is supporting the approach to make phone-free schools the default after visiting a school in Woking that provides individual lockable phone pouches for students.