About the Deputy Commissioner
Background:
- Distinguished career in policing before retiring in 2010
- Rose from Police Constable up to Superintendent whilst working for Lancshire Constabulary
- He also worked in London on secondment as a Temporary Chief Superintendent to work on national policing policy
- He has focussed on a range of voluntary roles across Lancashire since retiring from Policing
- His voluntary work, most recently during the Covid-19 pandemic, saw him receive an MBE in 2021.
His role:
The role of the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner is to support the work of the PCC, his office, and the delivery of his Police and Crime Plan.
- Started in his role in August 2021
- Chair of the the Lancashire Safety Partnership and Local Criminal Justice Boards
- Engaging with local communities and supporting the Commissioners development and delivery of his Police and Crime Plan.
- Leading on work around road safety and criminal justice
- Engaging with community organisations, partners, community groups and others to support their work and help deliver the Commissioner’s priorities for policing.