JOHN Dwyer is now officially Cheshire’s first Police and Crime Commissioner after formally taking the oath of office at a ceremony at county police headquarters.
The successful Conservative candidate in last week’s PCC election said: “I am honoured to be the first Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire and was proud to take my oath at the Chief Constable’s Awards Ceremony amongst family, friends, 31 new police officer recruits and police officers receiving awards of recognition.
“The job I am taking on is an exciting challenge brought home with clarity in the words and sentiments of the oath. I am looking forward to beginning to deliver my manifesto commitments and to act as a conduit for the people of Cheshire to have their voice heard in the police service.”
As part of the oath, Mr Dwyer said he would give a voice to the public, especially victims of crime, and work with other services to ensure the safety of the community and effective criminal justice.
He would take all steps within his power to ensure transparency of his decisions so he could be properly held to account by the public.
He would also not interfere with the operational independence of police officers.
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To justify his position he needs to have measurable targets which are independently monitored . That way he may get the support of the public – with only 5% voting for him as a first choice, he doesn’t have that at the moment. If those targets are not met within, a certain period , for example 2 years – he should go. He also nees to hold regualar, well-publicised , public meetings – not just have chinwags with cronies at Police HQ.
I think you are being somewhat optimistic Nick, I fear your latter point might be nearer the truth of the matter. I understand that this PCC will be paid over £6,000 per month in addition to a substantial police pension. I just sense that holiday brochures will be the order of the day, they certainly would be with me.