Jan 24

BUDGET TIME!

Written by Written by Cllr Malcolm Doherty - Police Authority Chair

It’s fast approaching that time of year again when the Police Authority must look ahead to decide how we can best invest public funds to improve policing. This is the final year that I, and ...

Nov 15

Commissioner Countdown

Written by Cllr Malcolm Doherty - Police Authority Chair

The clock is running and the countdown to the biggest change to policing governance has begun.  In a year’s time, on 15 November 2011, we will all be voting to elect the inaugural ...

Oct 20

What are YOUR Priorities when it comes to Policing?

Written by Cllr Malcolm Doherty - Police Authority Chair

Every year we try to make sure that we match what matters most to people with our resources – the budget, police officers, staff, vehicles and facilities.  As times become tougher, the ...

Sep 15

Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) decision

Written by Cllr Malcolm Doherty - Police Authority Chair

There has been a lot of talk in recent months at the potential replacement of police authorities by directly-elected Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and what this will mean for the ...

Sep 2

Custody Work Praised

Written by Cllr Malcolm Doherty - Police Authority Chair

We were delighted to see HM Inspectorates of Prisons and Constabulary praising the Constabulary for its work with people being held in police custody and who have mental health issues. The report ...

Aug 30

Time to get your views in

Written by Cllr Malcolm Doherty - Police Authority Chair

Time is running out for people to give us their views about the proposals to close some police stations and front counters. The survey, which can be found at www.getintheloop.co.uk will close ...