Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner Sarah Taylor launches four-year plan

Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner Sarah Taylor has launched her four-year plan for the county.

Her Police and Crime Plan is based on the conversations and consultation held across the county last autumn and sets out the PCC’s commitments to residents of Norfolk.

It presents commitments on how our policing service will be delivered as well as the work to prevent crime, provide support for victims, and increase safety initiatives.

This will involve extensive partnership working that brings together partners including councils, the NHS, charities, schools, sports clubs and places of worship.

The plan has been built on three priorities, with detailed policing objectives and commitments from the PCC under each one featured:

• Preventing crime

• Cohesive communities

• Reducing harm

Ms Taylor said: “This Police and Crime Plan has been shaped by the priorities you’ve shared with me.

“The overwhelming majority of people talked about their wish to see more work to prevent crime, and a really deep need to feel that the wider system is working to support our young people and our communities.

“It lays out how we can work together to make our communities safer and stronger. It also makes sure that if crime does happen, the right support is there for us and our loved ones.

“We are privileged to live in a county with low crime, and our constabulary works tirelessly to keep it that way. But your worries and experiences are real and they matter.

“I believe that if we put more time, energy and resources into preventing crime, we’ll all be safer and better prepared to handle life’s challenges when they come our way.”

It is the responsibility of every PCC to publish a plan setting out how they will oversee policing in their county, manage budgets and provide support services for victims.

The Police and Crime Plan was developed following a public consultation, which asked people about their priorities for policing and safety in the county, and with the input of partners - including Norfolk’s Chief Constable Paul Sanford.

Ms Taylor added: “As part of my consultation, I visited many towns and local communities and the most common concerns for people were crime and anti-social behaviour.

“You want to see safer streets and more efforts to stop crime before it happens. Visible policing, especially in rural areas, is a clear priority too. Many of you have told me you want to see more officers out in your communities.

“These priorities will form the basis on which I hold the Chief Constable to account through my quarterly PCC accountability meetings.

“This is very much your plan, and I want you to be a part of it. I’m looking forward to working alongside you.”