County Durham and Darlington residents invited to shape future crime prevention strategies
PCC Joy Allen, is asking residents to tell her what they think the key issues are that are impacting on public safety
by Bill Edgar · ChronicleLiveResidents of County Durham and Darlington are being urged to voice their concerns about public safety issues, ranging from anti-social behaviour and drug use to dangerous driving and off-road bikes. The call comes as part of a new survey launched by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Joy Allen.
The PCC is preparing to release her Police and Crime Plan 2024-29 later this year, outlining her strategies for addressing crime in the upcoming years. "Our aim is to speak to residents from all walks of life and backgrounds so that we understand clearly how crime impacts our different communities," PCC Allen stated.
She emphasised the importance of public feedback, saying: "I cannot over-emphasise how seriously we value the public's feedback. My Police and Crime Plan is the public's Police and Crime Plan.
"The issues that are important to residents are important to me and these views will be studied carefully, alongside detailed crime data and letters and emails to my office from residents, to ensure my future work is relevant to the lives of those who live and work here and will make a tangible difference."
However, PCC Allen, a former Labour councillor, has been vocal about her dissatisfaction with the funding received by Durham Constabulary. She believes the government's financial support falls short given the high demand pressures.
"Regrettably, we do not have an endless pot of money, and every single penny is precious. My Plan will dictate where our finite resources will be directed, so please come along to one of our events and make your voice count you will play a key role in making our communities safer, stronger, and more resilient to crime."
The public can share their views by completing the PCC's survey can be completed at: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/h2kw97
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