My strategic priorities reflect the issues that residents have consistently told me are of most concern to them.
I know that the people of Derby and Derbyshire want to see the issues that matter to them being addressed effectively. They want to be safe and they want to see the police service that they pay for.
It is important to me that residents feel they are receiving value for money from Derbyshire Constabulary. Taxpayers deserve to see their contributions being used to deliver a service that meets their needs. Victims of crime must be at the centre of everything we do, and everything we do must be focused on reducing the number of those victims.
I want Derbyshire residents to receive the policing service that they need and deserve. Most importantly, I want the people of Derbyshire to go about their daily business without fear of becoming a victim of crime.
That is why my Strategic Priorities provide a clear direction for policing and community safety in Derby and Derbyshire. They are based on public feedback and supported by my consultation.
The detailed implementation of the police element of these priorities will be for the Chief Constable and the force to determine through their strategic planning, and an associated delivery plan. I will hold the Chief Constable to account for their delivery on behalf of the public.
I recognise that providing community safety is not the sole responsibility of Derbyshire Constabulary. It needs a strong commitment to partnership working with all our partners. My plan aims to embed partnership working in our day-to-day business. As Police and Crime Commissioner I will work hard to promote and encourage local communities and partners to work with us and help deliver a safer Derbyshire.