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Today we have an opportunity to let the police know that we support them, let the victims of crime know they are not alone, let everyone know we care about law and order, Let minority groups, women and those suffering inequality know that we will take action Vote Sam North

I will lead a step change in the way rapes, sexual assaults and Domestic Violence are dealt with within the Constabulary, doubling the budget and increasing numbers of Specially trained officers.

I will create a single point of contact within Hertfordshire Constabulary to co-ordinate fly-tipping crimes across all partners.

I will increase the equipment budget for personal safety training ensuring officers can train safely and in the most realistic scenarios.

Every officer will be mandated to take unconscious bias training

I will ensure every Marked Police Vehicle contains a speed gun/measuring device.

I will ensure every Marked Police Vehicle contains a defibrillator.

I will train more cyber professionals and begin internship and graduate schemes for university students to tackle cyber crime.

I will increase levels of secondments to enable skill development throughout the force.

I will set up a women’s forum for female officers and staff

I will provide funding to potential diversionary organisations such as Growing Resilience In Teens to support younger peoples mental health.

I will ensure proper representation with specific recruitment and retention drives for Black, Asian and Minority ethnic people, women and people with protected characteristics who are underrepresented.

I will provide mandatory training to relevant third parties such as Taxi-Drivers, Bus-Drivers and Councils to spot signs of CSE and Domestic violence.

I will expand the role of the PCSO to tackle the issues relating to community relations. PCSO’s will be able to organise local events, provide training to communities, raise awareness of police powers, etc..

I will Implement all relevant recommendations of both Macpherson Review and Lammy Review and implement a 6 month review.

I will ensure all Frontline staff are provided with Mental Health First Aid in addition to the standard First Aid training they receive.

I will create a knowledge hub that will consult with law enforcement agencies across the world on best practice and what works.

I will Improve the PPE of PCSOs.

I will provide consent education in schools and Universities in Hertfordshire