Stuart Jackson

I’m passionate about improving the accountability, inclusivity, and environmental impact of Devon & Cornwall Police (D&CP.) If elected, I’d want our Chief Constable to work on the following:

 Accountability

Organise monthly “Listening Forums” for local people, three in each city: Truro, Plymouth and Exeter.

1. For all women to attend
2. For anyone identifying as non-binary or LGBTIQA+
3. For people who experience racism, including refugees

People in these three groups are over-represented amongst victims of certain crimes.

Listening Forums would allow people to raise concerns and/or questions with a senior police officer. Conversations would be facilitated using the NHS model of Schwartz Rounds, enabling police to better understand issues affecting us, the people that they serve.

Inclusivity

• Publish annual data about recruitment into Officer and Civilian posts, for the three groups above
• Explain retention, promotion and recruitment data for under-represented groups
• Adopt best recruitment and retention strategies of other Forces

As PCC, I’d examine cases of proven harassment of officers or staff, where protected characteristics were a contributory factor.

Environmental impact

• Monitor how police estates are managed with wildlife in mind
• Invest in solar and wind investment on police buildings
• Insulate existing buildings efficiently
• Halt further closures of Smaller Police Stations and examine feasibility of re-opening closed stations
• Investigate feasibility of a mentored Allotment scheme for people at risk of re-offending, using police land at Middlemoor, to help them learn how to grow their own food.
• Publish an annual report on the maintenance, purchasing choices and use of Police Vehicles.
• Monitor the strategy of reducing Unnecessary Journeys, including increasing video-conferencing.

I’ve previously worked as Training Officer for D&CP. This provided insights into the many strengths and some weaknesses of the Force.

This statement was prepared by:

TJ Milburn, election agent (4 Fountain House, Western Way, Exeter EX1 2DE)

Contact details

stuart.jackson@greenparty.org.uk

www.facebook.com/GreenerPolicingDevonCornwall