Police & Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards has published his new Police and Crime Plan - Fighting Crime, Making Hertfordshire Safer.

It is a key document which sets out his stragetic plan to make the county safer.

His role is to be the voice of the public, set the strategic objectives for policing, community safety and crime prevention, scrutinise Hertfordshire Constabulary, set the budget and precept and commission services for victims.

This Police & Crime Plan sets out how he will undertake those responsibilities and how he is asking Hertfordshire Constabulary to play its part, with a clear focus on reducing crime, catching criminals and keeping people safe.

Public confidence in policing in Hertfordshire is strong with 78% saying that they believe the police are doing a good or excellent job in their local area. Mr Ash-Edward's believes that public confidence is maintained and built upon through demonstrable effectiveness, high standards of professionalism, conduct and legitimacy, and visible, proactive local policing that has strong relationships with communities.

The Police & Crime Plan seeks to deliver on what the public have told him are their priorities, ensure communities receive excellent policing and to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour. It sets clear strategic performance objectives for the Constabulary to work towards. And it seeks to try new approaches that haven’t happened before in Hertfordshire.

The full plan is available to read in full in the link below.