Police & Crime Plan

Equality and diversity

I will develop and maintain good links with all the diverse communities in Surrey, working with the Independent Advisory Group for Surrey Police, meeting a range of community groups and consulting widely on my plans.

I support and will oversee the Surrey Police Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Strategy and I am committed to improving workforce diversity in Surrey Police.

I also aim to make sure those who do go through the criminal justice system are dealt with fairly and effectively. I will work with partners to look at equality of service and to identify those elements that could be improved.

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Commissioner says drink- and drug-driving is “never, ever worth the risk” as national campaign begins

A national campaign to tackle drink and drug driving is under way once again after 199 arrests were made in Surrey last year.

Reports of shoplifting in Surrey are increasing – and this is why I’m glad, Commissioner says

Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend standing outside Sainsbury's in Redhill town centre

"Reports of shoplifting have risen by more than 50 per cent in Surrey. This may sound strange - but I'm glad."

Officers honoured after pioneering work led to the UK’s biggest-ever closure order at Ashford block

Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner, Lisa Townsend, stands in a line alongside a group of officers in uniform holding awards. To her left, in dress uniform, is Spelthorne Borough Commander Matt Walton

A policing team based in North Surrey have been honoured for their work to tackle anti-social behaviour.