Former senior policeman seeks crime commissioner job

In a strategic capacity he introduced a structure of safer neighbourhood teams who worked closely with their communities, addressing issues of local concern. His last position within the force was as head of community safety where he worked alongside key partners in neighbourhood watch, business and rural crime, school safety and anti-social behaviour.

Mr Whitehouse said: “Warwickshire Police is an innovative and professional police force with a good reputation, which I hope to build upon should I be elected as police and crime commissioner.

“Financial cuts have been made since I left the force four years ago and the lack of visible policing in our community has been very noticeable. This is an area of local concern to many people, and one which I would like to improve upon.

“It is with my background and experiences throughout the county that I believe I can fulfil the role of commissioner, with knowledge and confidence in my ability to hold the force to account and, when necessary, question issues on behalf of the public of Warwickshire.”

The vote for police and crime commissioner will take place on Thursday 5th May.

Warwickshire’s first police and crime commissioner, Independent Ron Ball, is not standing for re-election. The only other individual to declare their candidacy for the post so far is Conservative Philip Seccombe, a senior Stratford district councillor who represents Ettington on the council.