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Surrounded By Villians's avatar

Mr Emberson won't talk to NN Journal?

That speaks volumes about his lack of understanding of so many aspects.

P.R. is the name of the game and if any political party needed good P.R. right now it's the Conservatives.

Who advised him to not talk?

Was this a P.R. hiccup or just total arrogance, indifference, or just bloody mindedness?

Maybe he doesn't really want the job having seen the track record of his 2 predecessors?

Danielle Stone is out of the running for me. She admits to knowing nothing about either the Police or the Fire Service.

Sorry, but a serious candidate must have an inkling about the role.

Too much to take on board from square one.

Also, being a staunch well travelled politician, why only now go for the job?

A salary to top up the pension?

My vote goes here...Ana Savage-Gunn has been a Police Inspector, dealt with senior officers and seems to have a very concise and interesting C.V. and a grip on Police issues.

It's a great shame that she has had to tag onto the LibDems as there would be no hope in hell of her being noticed for the candidacy without the political agenda.

LibDems don't spring to mind for most folks, me neither, but I can see only one person who truly will do the job properly without fear or favour.

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Anita Andree Marie SHIELDS's avatar

As an ex volunteer Independent member of the Northamptonshire, Police, Fire and Crime panel for the past eight years this is my views. The candidates do not need to be an ex Police or Fire officer. The role of the Commissioner is to ensure that the budget and funding received from Council tax and grants fulfilled the Crime Plan. I.e the action plan to deliver what the residents wishes to have. Commissioner cannot interfere with the operational side of the Police and Fire. They have to work together. However, the Commissioner has to scrutinise the delivery for both services. If they do not, the Commissioner can sack them. The Panel is there like I was to scrutinise and ask pertinent questions to the Commissioner as to their performance. Was the outcomes good or poor for the residents? If not, Councillors have the power to dismissed him. However, as you have seen, if Councillors are ineffective, you get what you voted for. I.e Mold

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