Date
Tuesday, 16th April 2024
Our most important policing resources are the brave officers, volunteers and staff of the Leicestershire Police. They put themselves in harm’s way on a daily basis to keep us safe. They protect the most vulnerable. They apprehend offenders and build cases so that criminals are convicted. I value our team, and want them to know in practical terms that the public appreciate the work that they do and the courage that they display.
In solidarity, I will
- Offer robust and effective support to officers and staff when things don’t go according to plan. Everybody makes mistakes, but so long as officers act in good faith and within the law they will always have my full support..
- Have our officers’ backs in a crisis.
- Hold the Chief Constable to account in the priority of our officers and staff. Without their morale, motivation, good health, safety, well-being support and leadership and, we cannot achieve anything.
- Support the work of our new occupational health unit, ensuring that they always have the resources they need to care for our officers and staff.
- Encourage our officers and staff to find the work/life balance that is ideal for them as individuals. I will c call on the Chief Constable to introduce and enhance flexible working practices to support our staff and officers and maintain our skills and expertise..
- Conduct a review of the technology being used in the Force so that I am able to ensure the Force is equipped to be as high-tech and innovative as possible. We will plan for the next generation technology to future-proof our services.
- Seek to improve mobile technology, data and digital solutions to further drive our efficacy and efficiency.