Policing must maintain its focus on delivering for local communities, says PCC 

PCC John Campion has expressed concern that the Government’s latest proposals for police reform aren’t focused on local communities.  

The Government has today published its White Paper which outlines a number of proposals, including a major restructure to the current policing model and the development of a new national policing centre – a move that the PCC believes will threaten the vital local connections that policing is built on.  

Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “Whilst I am not against reform, it should be done to drive improvements. These proposals therefore need to do that for not just policing, but communities too. 

“I am also concerned that moving policing towards a more centralised model, dictated by Whitehall, risks losing the public voice from the heart of local policing – something I have continually championed for in my role as PCC.   

“The most important thing is the need for stability and consistency and ensuring policing is set up to continue keeping our communities safe. I will work with the Government as the plans are scrutinised and improved over the coming months.”