New police commissioner gets straight to work with bid to find Chief Constable
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has embarked on his first official day in office today, Thursday, by announcing that a permanent appointment of a Chief Constable will be made as soon as possible.
Tony Hogg has made it his priority to ensure the post is permanently filled in order to help drive forward the decisions that will be needed in producing the area’s first Police and Crime Plan.
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New Devon and Cornwall police and crime commissioner Tony Hogg gets straight to work with bid to find Chief Constable
The post will be advertised in the next few days with the aim of making a permanent appointment early next year.
Mr Hogg said: "The Chief Constable will be pivotal in ensuring that the strategic vision to tackle crime in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is carried out day-to-day. I believe that my role as Commissioner and that of the Chief Constable has to be to provide strong leadership and work as a team. That relationship is key to serving people in this area and we will only achieve our aims by working closely together.
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“I have met with Temporary Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer and we have agreed that it is in everyone’s interests that a permanent appointment is made at the earliest possible opportunity. Whoever takes up the role will be working with me to ensure that local people feel connected with the priorities of their Police Force.”
The Devon and Cornwall Police Authority, which is being replaced by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, ceased to exist in its current form at midnight on Wednesday (21 Nov). Mr Hogg will be meeting with staff, partner authorities, stakeholders and members of the public over the coming months as he looks to publish the Police and Crime Plan by March 2013.
“Today is my first day of office, and not everything can be decided overnight. There are many challenges ahead, and in order to meet them we need solid foundations to be in place, such as the appointment of a Chief Constable,” added Mr Hogg.
“We have a strong Police Force, with dedicated staff, and I’m confident we can address the challenges we’re facing by working together. Local communities will have a vital part to play too. I am here to listen and you can rest assured I will be fighting for our area to ensure we get a fair deal in terms of funding for our Police.”
Comments
by Mark2Plym
Friday, November 23 2012, 12:27AM
“Good old navy officer, on a pension of £70k, perhaps if so keen to serve the community he could give his salary back to to keep a few more officers on the beat! Look a pig flying!”
by jabbathebutt
Thursday, November 22 2012, 11:19PM
“Obviously hasnt come accross the nightmare of human rights etc enforced by the socialists which give the criminals more rights than the victims and got a lot to learn . Still in the dreamworld that we knew this post would be .
Best of luck pal.... your going to need it . The average copper will laughing their heads off.”
by CharlieDodd
Thursday, November 22 2012, 10:51PM
“Hopefully we'll see police foot patrols up on the Hoe, I can't remember the last time I seen a copper up there; you'd think it was a no-go zone for them the way it's been taken over by beggars, drunks, druggies and assorted crackpots”
by bob63
Thursday, November 22 2012, 10:36PM
“Wonder what input tory HQ and the Home Secretary will have in the process. Don't forget to toe the party line over the cuts and precepts.”
by MPstink1
Thursday, November 22 2012, 5:54PM
“Just another quango jobsworth.”
by BS_Hater
Thursday, November 22 2012, 5:32PM
“Surely he should be getting 'straight to work' it is his job and we pay him for it. How does getting straight to work in a new job your paid for earn you any merit??”