Could you be a new police watchdog?

9:00am Wednesday 6th June 2012 in Politics By James Nadal

Could you be a new police watchdog? Could you be a new police watchdog?

WATCHDOGS from the general public are wanted to keep tabs on a newly created police chief.

Police and Crime Commissioners will be elected around the country, including for Thames Valley, for the first time in November.

These new bosses will aim to cut crime and make the police more transparent and accountable to the public, the Home Office said.

Two citizens in Thames Valley are being sought out to take a scrutiny role, overseeing the work of the new commissioner and examinimg policing plans in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

The recruits will join the Thames Valley Police and Crime Panel.

This will comprise a councillor from each of the 18 authorities in the Thames Valley, as well as the two independent co-optees.

Buckinghamshire County Council, which is helping to find the new panel members, said in a statement: “The panel is keen to encourage applications from anyone who feels they could take on this exciting and important role.

“The role of the co-optees is to act as an independent voice on the Panel and selection will be based on the knowledge, skills and expertise the individuals can bring.

“The co-optees could have a professional background in an area such as community safety, criminal justice or victim support. Alternatively, a strong track record of relevant voluntary work would be just as valuable. “Applications are being particularly encouraged from under-represented groups.”

Applicants need to be able to give one day per month to the role and attend a minimum of six meetings each year.

They will serve a four year term.

No allowance is paid for the roles, but travel expenses will be paid and training provided.

The closing date for applications is July 13.

Visit www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/overview_and_scrutiny/tvpcp.page? or call 01296 383610.

Comments (9)

9:11am Wed 6 Jun 12

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

They will get someody uncritical, conformist and approving, like Colin Baker and the CCTV 'lay oversight' goons.
They will get someody uncritical, conformist and approving, like Colin Baker and the CCTV 'lay oversight' goons. ImpeturbableLawrence

11:44am Wed 6 Jun 12

wayneo says...

ImpeturbableLawrence wrote:
They will get someody uncritical, conformist and approving, like Colin Baker and the CCTV 'lay oversight' goons.
I think that's exactly who they'll get. If the candidates are co-opted then it is likely the "old boys" mind how you go network would determine who is best 'suited' for the co-optees.
[quote][p][bold]ImpeturbableLawrence[/bold] wrote: They will get someody uncritical, conformist and approving, like Colin Baker and the CCTV 'lay oversight' goons.[/p][/quote]I think that's exactly who they'll get. If the candidates are co-opted then it is likely the "old boys" mind how you go network would determine who is best 'suited' for the co-optees. wayneo

1:28pm Wed 6 Jun 12

ohREALLY says...

It's all a con anyhow. If you look in more detail to how the free and ever so fair 'elections' are ran for the police commissioners - you will see that the campaigning budget for the Thames Valley region is around £300k - which is only for the wealthy or for the coffers of the main political parties (of which for this part of the world - it’s more likely to be a Conservative candidate) - which would have been pre-picked by the top brass in the party as a 'safe pair of hands'. How else can a ‘normal’ person afford £300k to pay for posters and leaflets for the whole of the Thames Valley?

This and also how the national elections are ran - shows that we live in an undemocratic Country and its ironic that the Competition Commission which is ran by politicians as when you look at who the x3 main political parties that are in the UK - they look like a CARTEL - they are the real power holders and they will keep clinging to their power - whether in office or out of it - to keep power out of the hands of the PEOPLE.

Our country fought a civil war - not for a free and fair parliament - but to have one mob replace the rule of another - even the Magna Carter was all about the poor Barons not wanting to pay taxes to King John - nothing is to do with the 'people' it’s all to do with looking after those at the top.
How long must we continue to pay all of our hard earned cash/taxes to those few at the top that make a very comfortable living out of us?
It’s all a stitch up, a trick.
When will we all rise above it and make things really fair for us all?
PS – of course the members for this committee would be pre-picked as well. More ‘safe pair of hands’.
It's all a con anyhow. If you look in more detail to how the free and ever so fair 'elections' are ran for the police commissioners - you will see that the campaigning budget for the Thames Valley region is around £300k - which is only for the wealthy or for the coffers of the main political parties (of which for this part of the world - it’s more likely to be a Conservative candidate) - which would have been pre-picked by the top brass in the party as a 'safe pair of hands'. How else can a ‘normal’ person afford £300k to pay for posters and leaflets for the whole of the Thames Valley? This and also how the national elections are ran - shows that we live in an undemocratic Country and its ironic that the Competition Commission which is ran by politicians as when you look at who the x3 main political parties that are in the UK - they look like a CARTEL - they are the real power holders and they will keep clinging to their power - whether in office or out of it - to keep power out of the hands of the PEOPLE. Our country fought a civil war - not for a free and fair parliament - but to have one mob replace the rule of another - even the Magna Carter was all about the poor Barons not wanting to pay taxes to King John - nothing is to do with the 'people' it’s all to do with looking after those at the top. How long must we continue to pay all of our hard earned cash/taxes to those few at the top that make a very comfortable living out of us? It’s all a stitch up, a trick. When will we all rise above it and make things really fair for us all? PS – of course the members for this committee would be pre-picked as well. More ‘safe pair of hands’. ohREALLY

2:15pm Wed 6 Jun 12

Ivor'sbestfriend says...

Time for Ivor to step up to the plate!
Time for Ivor to step up to the plate! Ivor'sbestfriend

6:20pm Wed 6 Jun 12

J B Blackett says...

Ivor'sbestfriend wrote:
Time for Ivor to step up to the plate!
I think Bigot will have had his lunch by now. Is it a big plate then ? In which case the odious obese oddity might be tempted to tuck in - even if he bursts in the process.
.
Fingers crossed.
[quote][p][bold]Ivor'sbestfriend[/bold] wrote: Time for Ivor to step up to the plate![/p][/quote]I think Bigot will have had his lunch by now. Is it a big plate then ? In which case the odious obese oddity might be tempted to tuck in - even if he bursts in the process. . Fingers crossed. J B Blackett

11:08am Thu 7 Jun 12

wayneo says...

ohREALLY wrote:
It's all a con anyhow. If you look in more detail to how the free and ever so fair 'elections' are ran for the police commissioners - you will see that the campaigning budget for the Thames Valley region is around £300k - which is only for the wealthy or for the coffers of the main political parties (of which for this part of the world - it’s more likely to be a Conservative candidate) - which would have been pre-picked by the top brass in the party as a 'safe pair of hands'. How else can a ‘normal’ person afford £300k to pay for posters and leaflets for the whole of the Thames Valley?

This and also how the national elections are ran - shows that we live in an undemocratic Country and its ironic that the Competition Commission which is ran by politicians as when you look at who the x3 main political parties that are in the UK - they look like a CARTEL - they are the real power holders and they will keep clinging to their power - whether in office or out of it - to keep power out of the hands of the PEOPLE.

Our country fought a civil war - not for a free and fair parliament - but to have one mob replace the rule of another - even the Magna Carter was all about the poor Barons not wanting to pay taxes to King John - nothing is to do with the 'people' it’s all to do with looking after those at the top.
How long must we continue to pay all of our hard earned cash/taxes to those few at the top that make a very comfortable living out of us?
It’s all a stitch up, a trick.
When will we all rise above it and make things really fair for us all?
PS – of course the members for this committee would be pre-picked as well. More ‘safe pair of hands’.
Absolutely spot on! People are still under an illusion that we are a democracy.
[quote][p][bold]ohREALLY[/bold] wrote: It's all a con anyhow. If you look in more detail to how the free and ever so fair 'elections' are ran for the police commissioners - you will see that the campaigning budget for the Thames Valley region is around £300k - which is only for the wealthy or for the coffers of the main political parties (of which for this part of the world - it’s more likely to be a Conservative candidate) - which would have been pre-picked by the top brass in the party as a 'safe pair of hands'. How else can a ‘normal’ person afford £300k to pay for posters and leaflets for the whole of the Thames Valley? This and also how the national elections are ran - shows that we live in an undemocratic Country and its ironic that the Competition Commission which is ran by politicians as when you look at who the x3 main political parties that are in the UK - they look like a CARTEL - they are the real power holders and they will keep clinging to their power - whether in office or out of it - to keep power out of the hands of the PEOPLE. Our country fought a civil war - not for a free and fair parliament - but to have one mob replace the rule of another - even the Magna Carter was all about the poor Barons not wanting to pay taxes to King John - nothing is to do with the 'people' it’s all to do with looking after those at the top. How long must we continue to pay all of our hard earned cash/taxes to those few at the top that make a very comfortable living out of us? It’s all a stitch up, a trick. When will we all rise above it and make things really fair for us all? PS – of course the members for this committee would be pre-picked as well. More ‘safe pair of hands’.[/p][/quote]Absolutely spot on! People are still under an illusion that we are a democracy. wayneo

3:49pm Thu 7 Jun 12

s6blr says...

Harwood Road in Marlow residents need not apply.
Harwood Road in Marlow residents need not apply. s6blr

1:32pm Fri 8 Jun 12

M B Cinzento says...

“Applications are being particularly encouraged from under-represented groups.”

Oh dear looks like there's positive discrimination about to occur!
“Applications are being particularly encouraged from under-represented groups.” Oh dear looks like there's positive discrimination about to occur! M B Cinzento

9:29pm Sat 9 Jun 12

DonRockell says...

wayneo wrote:
ohREALLY wrote:
It's all a con anyhow. If you look in more detail to how the free and ever so fair 'elections' are ran for the police commissioners - you will see that the campaigning budget for the Thames Valley region is around £300k - which is only for the wealthy or for the coffers of the main political parties (of which for this part of the world - it’s more likely to be a Conservative candidate) - which would have been pre-picked by the top brass in the party as a 'safe pair of hands'. How else can a ‘normal’ person afford £300k to pay for posters and leaflets for the whole of the Thames Valley?

This and also how the national elections are ran - shows that we live in an undemocratic Country and its ironic that the Competition Commission which is ran by politicians as when you look at who the x3 main political parties that are in the UK - they look like a CARTEL - they are the real power holders and they will keep clinging to their power - whether in office or out of it - to keep power out of the hands of the PEOPLE.

Our country fought a civil war - not for a free and fair parliament - but to have one mob replace the rule of another - even the Magna Carter was all about the poor Barons not wanting to pay taxes to King John - nothing is to do with the 'people' it’s all to do with looking after those at the top.
How long must we continue to pay all of our hard earned cash/taxes to those few at the top that make a very comfortable living out of us?
It’s all a stitch up, a trick.
When will we all rise above it and make things really fair for us all?
PS – of course the members for this committee would be pre-picked as well. More ‘safe pair of hands’.
Absolutely spot on! People are still under an illusion that we are a democracy.
This area was bag in the middle of the civil war problems and we still have never had full democracy. If we did they would openly advertise the post and allow anyone to apply. They wont - they will no doubt already have the rite person pre selected and primed for the post, just like the new chef cop - A crony that must have been someones best school buddy and who managed to upset the whole police force even before he got the job.

Oh let me think - the Marlow MP gets a big say in who gets the job, maybe he will tell us who's got it already and save us the trouble and a big waist of money.
[quote][p][bold]wayneo[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ohREALLY[/bold] wrote: It's all a con anyhow. If you look in more detail to how the free and ever so fair 'elections' are ran for the police commissioners - you will see that the campaigning budget for the Thames Valley region is around £300k - which is only for the wealthy or for the coffers of the main political parties (of which for this part of the world - it’s more likely to be a Conservative candidate) - which would have been pre-picked by the top brass in the party as a 'safe pair of hands'. How else can a ‘normal’ person afford £300k to pay for posters and leaflets for the whole of the Thames Valley? This and also how the national elections are ran - shows that we live in an undemocratic Country and its ironic that the Competition Commission which is ran by politicians as when you look at who the x3 main political parties that are in the UK - they look like a CARTEL - they are the real power holders and they will keep clinging to their power - whether in office or out of it - to keep power out of the hands of the PEOPLE. Our country fought a civil war - not for a free and fair parliament - but to have one mob replace the rule of another - even the Magna Carter was all about the poor Barons not wanting to pay taxes to King John - nothing is to do with the 'people' it’s all to do with looking after those at the top. How long must we continue to pay all of our hard earned cash/taxes to those few at the top that make a very comfortable living out of us? It’s all a stitch up, a trick. When will we all rise above it and make things really fair for us all? PS – of course the members for this committee would be pre-picked as well. More ‘safe pair of hands’.[/p][/quote]Absolutely spot on! People are still under an illusion that we are a democracy.[/p][/quote]This area was bag in the middle of the civil war problems and we still have never had full democracy. If we did they would openly advertise the post and allow anyone to apply. They wont - they will no doubt already have the rite person pre selected and primed for the post, just like the new chef cop - A crony that must have been someones best school buddy and who managed to upset the whole police force even before he got the job. Oh let me think - the Marlow MP gets a big say in who gets the job, maybe he will tell us who's got it already and save us the trouble and a big waist of money. DonRockell

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