Leicestershire Constabulary, Police England and Wales Police and Crime Commissioner elections, 2012

Leicestershire Constabulary




Air Chief Marshal Sir Clive Loader, a parish councillor who was until 2009 the Commander-in-Chief of the RAF Air Command, is the Conservative candidate. “I strongly believe that people should have their voice heard about how well their Police Force is performing. Crime rates are unacceptably high. I am determined to help make our streets safer and much more family friendly.”




Cllr Sarah Russell, a deputy mayor of Leicester City Council and chair of the Safer Leicester Partnership which coordinates the police, Probation Service, NHS and city council is the Labour candidate. I’m proud of my track record of working with the police and other partners to deliver real improvements for local communities to make them feel safer and reduce crime.



Suleman Nagdi, a community worker and businessman, is standing as an independent.
The election of Police and Crime Commissioners in England and Wales is crucial. Our judiciary and the Police have always remained independent and must continue to do so. We must not allow party political candidates to succeed and compromise our independent Police with their party political agendas; this is why I am standing as an INDEPENDENT. My vision is for a progressive force that is agile, committed, and effective in delivering policing for those in most need.

Sarah Russell, Labour, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland police and crime commissioner election.

Three people are contesting the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland police and crime commissioner election. Here is what Sarah Russell (Labour) has to say.



Sarah Russell (Labour)

I’m standing to be Leicestershire and Rutland’s first Police and Crime Commissioner as I believe I have the skills and experience to make this new role work for the people of the force area.
As an assistant mayor for Leicester City Council I am responsible for a £32m budget, lead on community safety, anti-social behaviour and policing issues, chair the city Community Safety Partnership and am part of the Police Strategic Partnership Board for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
I’m proud of my track record of working with the police and other partners to deliver real improvements for local communities to make 
them feel safer and reduce 
crime.
As your Police and Crime Commissioner my focus will be on:
l Protecting community policing - ensuring we have visible local teams that know their patch and local people’s priorities.
l Crime prevention – helping communities protect themselves, reducing crime and the fear of crime.
l Victim services – ensuring that victims of crime receive the support they need, listening to and communicating effectively with them.
l Partnerships – with the Probation Service, NHS and local councils to stop duplication of services and direct resources more effectively.
l You – I will ensure I’m accessible and that you have regular opportunities to question me and hold me to account.
If elected, I will work tirelessly with the chief constable to deliver effective police services whilst recognising the priorities of the different and diverse communities in Leicestershire and Rutland.

www.Sarah4PCC.co.uk

Suleman Nagdi, Independent, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland police and crime commissioner election.

Sarah Russell, Labour, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland police and crime commissioner election.

Sir Clive Loader, Conservative, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland police and crime commissioner election

Leicestershire, Leicester, Rutland, Police Crime Commissioners, Hustings, candidates Sir Clive Loader, Suleman Nagdi, Sarah Russell, photographs

Leicestershire, Leicester, Rutland, Police Crime Commissioners, Hustings, candidates Sir Clive Loader, Suleman Nagdi, Sarah Russell, photographs

Leicestershire, Leicester, Rutland, Police Crime Commissioners, Hustings, candidates Sir Clive Loader, Suleman Nagdi, Sarah Russell, photographs

Sir Clive Loader, Conservative, Suleman Nagdi Independent 

Sarah Russell Labour and Mrs Green Editor Rutland and Rutland 

and Stamford Mercury.

Suleman Nagdi MBE

A very good candidate for Leicester, not a clue about Rutland issues and he admitted this. A lot of mentions about police stop and search.

He spoke about his about community and his experience of building bridges.

he said he has been a critic of the police on many levels and also praised them                    

 Sir Clive Loader 

A business like personality, said he was approached by the Tories to stand for them. A mistake in my view.

he went on to say he would be impartial and non political, A member of the public raised this issue.

I question why would a political party support a candidate if they don't want anything in return?

Sir Clive spent night on the town and understand why his son enjoyed Leicestershire University

Sir Clive Loader any fool can spend money. He would keep the police precept down 

Sir Clive Loader Tory acknowledges resources are thin 

Sarah Russelll Labour

She is also a City Councillor in Leicester and the Deputy Mayor. Comes across as a nice person.

Sarah Russell does not think the expensive role is a good one but rather than stand on the sidelines she decided to stand.

Sarah Russell lists her experience working on partnerships working with police    

Sarah Russell from Lake District but loves Leicester and wants to help make others lives better        

                   

I concluded that all three candidates had one or two relevant skills. Despite this I don't think any of them 

have the skills or experience to takeon such a huge responsibility.

They mentioned themselves this job covers a area that is currently covered by ten MP's

Chief Inspector Mark Thomson was present 

along with a lot of other police personnel

Mrs Green Editor of The Rutland Times and Rutland and Stanford Mercury

Very nice lady who seemed to lack experience when it came to chairing skills.

the local police inspector Kam Mystery at one point interrupted the meeting and miss the point of a question

and became very defensive. As chair she did not challenge him.

the meeting was also interrupted by the Tory campaign manager who just want to clarify a few points.

A member of the public accused her of sitting in the Tory pockets.

I think she should have kicked both men out :-)