They take place three months from tomorrow – as will Birmingham’s mayoral election and that Surrey council tax referendum.
We have an excellent police force but there are serious resource constraints.
We must ensure that those in need of help get the right support from the appropriate service.
Collaboration between police and fire services will include the sharing of stations.
I have met with colleagues from neighbouring forces to discuss collaborative working.
Modern technology and training are needed for effective policing.
I’ve dealt with everything from cyclists in pedestrian areas to a multi-million pound contract to improve IT systems.
So far the response from PCCs has been feeble. They should demand restraint and transparency.
A higher turnout saw independent candidates under pressure.
The first wave of PCCs proved their critics wrong. The second wave must seek to expand their role.
A caring community makes every effort to look after its vulnerable and its victims of crime.
I scrapped targets and prioritised prevention.
Police numbers have fallen but the human resources team has more than doubled.
All prison and probation services should be fully devolved to Police and Crime Commissioners.