Effective policing relies on having a skilled, well-equipped workforce which is supported to serve local communities. As police numbers have grown, the focus must remain on ensuring this capacity leads to better service delivery and improved outcomes for the public. Maximising productivity through efficient working practices, supported by technology and training, is essential to enable officers to concentrate on core policing duties and work effectively with partners.
Neighbourhood policing remains central to building trust and confidence and addressing local priorities. Maintaining a consistent and visible presence within communities helps prevent and detect crime, foster engagement and tackle the issues that matter most to residents. Protecting these teams from being called elsewhere ensures they can deliver on their vital role within communities.
Public trust in policing is essential and must be enhanced through robust standards of behaviour, thorough and transparent investigations of misconduct, and high-quality service delivery. Improving investigative outcomes and ensuring victims, particularly those who are vulnerable, receive appropriate support throughout the justice process are key to maintaining confidence in policing and delivering justice effectively.
Local Priorities
Increase Policing Effectiveness
Ensuring police officers and staff are as efficient and effective as possible through improved technology, equipment and training.
Enhance Neighbourhood Policing
Boosting police visibility, working closely with communities to prevent crime and address local priorities.
Build Trust and Confidence
Ensuring high standards of conduct across policing to build the trust and confidence of the community.
Improve Results
Delivering improved results for victims by improving investigations which bring more offenders to justice and ensuring the Victims’ Code is implemented.
To achieve this I will:
- Seek to expand Warwickshire Police’s workforce to meet the needs of a growing population, where funding allows.
- Seek to grow the Special Constabulary and other voluntary programmes, including the introduction of specialist roles that draw on business and industry expertise.
- Invest in technology solutions to automate routine tasks, improve productivity, and support complex investigations.
- Support workplace wellbeing programmes, ensuring officers and staff have access to resources to manage the challenges of their roles effectively.
- Work with partners to ensure that those in crisis receive the support they need from the most appropriate professionals, freeing up police to focus on core duties.
- Support the strengthening of policing standards through continued regular assurance meetings with Warwickshire Police’s Professional Standards Department and the Independent Office for Police Conduct, as well as conducting complaint reviews where appropriate.
- Foster partnerships between the police and local community groups to strengthen trust and collaboration.
- Work with all criminal justice partners to ensure that victims receive clear and accessible information about their rights under the Victims’ Code and how to access support.
- Advocate for improved referral pathways between police and specialist support services to ensure seamless and timely assistance for victims.
- Use victim feedback to identify areas for improvement in processes and highlight good practices for wider adoption.
- Support the use of Restorative Justice approaches to help give victims a voice and for offenders to understand the impact of their actions.
- Advocate for the appropriate use of Out of Court Resolutions to ensure timely justice while reducing pressure on the wider criminal justice system.
I will hold the Chief Constable to account for:
- Maximising workforce productivity and resource allocation for effective policing.
- Ensuring technology and equipment investments improve efficiency, service delivery, and early intervention.
- Maintaining visible and consistent Safer Neighbourhood Teams focused on local priorities.
- Enhancing engagement with residents to ensure responsive services.
- Embedding evidence-based crime prevention in local policing plans.
- Maintaining a sustained focus on improving the quality of investigations to deliver better outcomes for victims and ensure justice.
- Ensuring transparency and accountability in handling misconduct investigations and promoting a culture of integrity across the force.
- Ensuring compliance by Warwickshire Police with the Victims’ Code to support victims throughout the justice process.
