VOTE FOR PHILIP SECCOMBE.

Full statement

Elected as Police and Crime Commissioner in 2016, I have fulfilled my promises to the electorate over 8 years. I promised to increase Police Officer numbers, which have risen from a low of 800 to 1120 today. Many crime prevention projects have been started, and I have funded organisations such as Neighbourhood Watch and Speed Watch schemes across the County. Being a victim of crime is often traumatic, and I have spent time and effort building vital partnerships with Victim Support, Refuge, Barnados, Safeline, and many more who support those in need or who are concerned about crime.

Visibility of the Police is of great importance to us all, and this has grown with more officers out on the ground and a much improved 999 and 101 service. Also, the 4 main Police Stations are now open 7 days a week, enabling face-to-face meetings with Officers and Staff.

Looking forward to the next 4 years, I intend to reduce crime, Anti-Social behaviour, and re-offending across Warwickshire, with more officers, working with our criminal justice partners, and listening and responding to our residents. I promise to keep working to make the County one of the safest areas to live, work, and visit, and to keep Warwickshire as an independent Force.

I have lived in Warwickshire all my life and was educated in Rugby, and The Royal Agricultural College at Cirencester. I have served as a District Councillor for 15 years, founded and run my own business for 28 years, and commanded my Army Reserve Regiment. I am currently Chairman of the Warwickshire Army Benevolent Fund, Warwickshire Local Criminal Justice Board and Warwickshire Blue Light Collaboration Board.

This address has been prepared by Jill Simpson-Vince, election agent for Philip Seccombe, both of 3 Trinity Street, Statford-upon-Avon CV37 6BL