The Conservative Party
Force area:
Wiltshire
Wiltshire
Angus Stuart Macpherson
Election statement:
The position of Police and Crime Commissioner is a complex and vitally-important
new role. It is essential to elect the right person.
ANGUS MACPHERSON IS THE RIGHT PERSON
Angus can ‘hit the ground running’. As leading member of the Police Authority for
7 years his experience of the complexities of modern policing will guarantee continuity
of governance of the force.
He has experience in researching and preparing a Crime and Policing Plan and in
setting and monitoring priorities for policing and crime.
Angus has all the skills required of a Commissioner: a qualified accountant; detailed
knowledge of policing and police finance; connections with drugs and alcohol services;
wide experience of the criminal justice system.
Angus has a long record of public service. Serving as a borough councillor,
a magistrate and as a trustee of several Wiltshire charities.
He is committed to localism – as demonstrated by his lead in the move to co-locate
police and council services.
Maintain front line officer strength to combat ASB and local crime.
Strengthen neighbourhood teams to embed them in the communities they serve.
Put victims at the heart of the criminal justice process and improve services to both
victims and witnesses.
Work with other agencies to protect the most vulnerable in our society
Regularly consult the public and ensure effective communication with the public which
both the PCC and the police serve.
The job is about commissioning a wide range of services: crime prevention, victim
support, protection of vulnerable people, offender interventions, drug and alcohol
programmes.
Budget pressures mean police expenditure must become more focused and effective.
This need not mean fewer police officers, but better use of resources, working in
partnership with other forces, local authorities, charities or the private sector.
This statement has been prepared by Dirk Russell, 12 Brown Street, Salisbury.
