Philip Allott took over the role on Thursday, following his election after the vote two weeks ago. He assumed oversight of North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service at midnight, taking over from Julia Mulligan - who has stepped down after nine years in the role. Mr Allott said: “We live in the most beautiful part of the world, and it should be a place where everyone is safe and feels safe. “Whether it is violence against women and girls, road safety or anti-social behaviour, county lines drug dealing or burglary, fire safety, illegal hunting or theft of machinery, all these issues and many more it will be addressed within my Police, Crime and Fire Plan.
NORTH YORKSHIRE’S new Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has announced a review of the county’s controversial and unique mobile speed camera van system as he outlined his priorities ahead of taking up office tomorrow. Conservative Philip Allott said he expected to remain “on a rollercoaster getting to grips with the brief” for some months, but added he had already agreed an outline plan with the chief fire and police officers. Signalling a determination to take his oversight of both emergency services in a different direction to that of his fellow Tory predecessor Julia Mulligan, Mr Allott said there were “big concerns” over camera vans, which have multiplied since they were first introduced in 2011.
THE new Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has announced a review of the county’s controversial and unique mobile speed camera van system as he outlined his priorities ahead of taking up office tomorrow. Speaking to the media outside the police force’s headquarters in Northallerton, Conservative Philip Allott said he expected to remain “on a rollercoaster getting to grips with the brief” for some months, but added he had already agreed an outline plan with the chief fire and police officers. Signalling a determination to take his oversight of both emergency services in a different direction to that of his fellow Tory predecessor Julia Mulligan, Mr Allott said there were “big concerns” over camera vans, which have multiplied since they were first introduced in 2011.
Former Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorks Julia Mulligan THE outgoing boss of North Yorkshire s police and fire services has been appointed to another high-profile national role. Julia Mulligan, who steps down tomorrow, has joined the board of the Independent Office for Police Conduct as its senior independent director. The non-executive role announcement comes after she took up an appointment as independent chair of the Police Advisory Board for England and Wales last month. She is also a non-executive director for the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and a member of an advisory panel to the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner.