He added: “The strategic direction of Wiltshire Police, and its priorities, have already been set by the outgoing PCC and the current Police and Crime plan remains in place until the end of the financial year. Responsibility for implementing this through operational policing, and the day-to-day running of the Force, remains with the Chief Constable, Kier Pritchard. “Equally as the precept has already been determined and the budget is in place, the planned officer recruitment and staffing will continue, alongside any OPCC commissioned or funded services – which also remain in place.”
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Angus Macpherson looked back on his achievements before stepping down. Mr Macpherson was the first PCC to be elected in Wiltshire and Swindon during the inaugural elections in 2012 before securing his second term in 2016. More than 50 guests including Office of the PCC colleagues, Wiltshire Police, local authority and other partner agency leaders saw Mr Macpherson receive a Lifetime Contribution to Policing, Crime and Community Safety Award at a special event. Highlights of his time in the role include setting up a £1 million innovation fund to support community and voluntary initiatives, commissioning a 24/7 mental health triage system within the police control room, investing £1m to recruit hundreds of special constables. ;aunching restorative justice services via Restorative Together, a multi-agency partnership led by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner,long-term investment into new technology to
A NEW initiative to build community relations between police and ethnic minority communities has begun in Wiltshire. Officers held the first in a series of community conversations as part of the force’s drive to improve diversity and inclusion. Two online meetings held earlier this week, called The Big Debate, saw 30 members of the public from minorities across the county giving their views on policing and how the force can make improvements for the future. The sessions were hosted by an independent facilitator, supported by Chief Constable Kier Pritchard, Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Jerry Herbert.
• Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills who leads equality, diversity and inclusion for Wiltshire Police A new initiative to build community relations between police and ethnic minority communities has begun this week in Wiltshire. The first in a series of community conversations organised by Wiltshire Police was held as part of the Force’s drive to improve diversity and inclusion. Two online meetings held earlier this week, called The Big Debate, saw 30 members of the public from ethnic minorities across the county giving their candid views on policing and how the Force can make tangible improvements for the future. The sessions were hosted by an independent facilitator, supported by Chief Constable Kier Pritchard, Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Jerry Herbert.