Since being elected as Police and Crime Commissioner I have dedicated myself to justice, safety and security for the people and communities of the West Midlands.

Full statement

I have lived, worked and brought my family up in the West Midlands. I have:

Recruited 1,451 additional police officers Invested 570 police officers into community policing

Transformed the 999 and 101 service

Delivered faster emergency response times Cut crime across communities

Secured an additional £46 million to invest in prevention and victim support

I will:

Rebuild community policing, deploying an additional 650 police officers and PCSOs, ensuring an accessible, reassuring and visible presence on our streets.

Tackle violent crime, including a focus on knife crime, with disruption and enforcement. Combat violence against women and girls and domestic abuse, through targeted action and support.

Prevent children and young people from becoming victims or offenders by safeguarding and promoting their welfare.

Take action against ruthless suppliers and drug dealers profiting from criminal exploitation and promote harm prevention and treatment by way of diversion.

Invest in crime prevention, because the prevention of crime is better than dealing with the consequences of crime.

Ensure victims receive justice and offenders are held to account through the criminal justice system.

Prioritise the rights and welfare of victims, to ensure access to the right advice and support, in the right place and at the right time.

Eliminate any discrimination, racism, misogyny and homophobia from policing and wider criminal justice system.

Fight for fair funding, to return police numbers to 2010 levels and prevent local council tax payers having to pay more for less local policing.

My top priority will always be justice, safety and security for the people and communities of the West Midlands.

Prepared by Charlotte Walker at Terry Duffy House, 1 Thomas Street, West Bromwich, B70 6NT