Response to scrapping of PCCs in England and Wales
We were saddened to learn of the plans to abolish the role of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) across England and Wales.
RASASC has been fortunate enough to have a very supportive relationship with the Surrey PCC, Lisa Townsend and her office, ultimately leading to better outcomes for the clients we work with.
Chief Executive Officer Daisy Anderson said: “Without the support of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey, Lisa Townsend and her amazing team, RASASC Guildford would have really struggled this year.
“While we can’t speak for other areas, our PCC has a sophisticated understanding of the role RASASC Guildford plays in supporting policing in Surrey, and she and her team have been brilliant in protecting vital services such as ours across the county that would have been far worse off without her support.
“It is regrettable, therefore, to read the sweeping, generalised description of the introduction of the Police and Crime Commissioners as a “failed experiment.” This does not recognise those instances where these partnerships have worked extremely well and where the individuals involved have gone above and beyond.
“For this reason, at RASASC Guildford, we consider the role and the support they provide a tremendous success.”
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