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IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESSOF POLICE OFFICERS AND POLICE STAFFWHY IS THIS A PRIORITY?During my election campaign, residents across North Wales told me they don’t see anypolice officers anymore. The number one priority for communities is to improve visiblepolicing: providing reassurance, gathering intelligence and disrupting criminal activity.Local Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPT’s) provide the visibility and reassurance butare also widely regarded as being an invaluable source of intelligence to tackle themost serious and organised criminality. The work of our Regional Organised Crime Unit(ROCU) and the Wales Extremism and Counter Terrorism Unit (WECTU) relies heavilyon the local intelligence NPT’s provide. Neighbourhood policing is the bedrock of thisPlan.In order to tackle issues ranging from drug dealing in our towns to rural crime on ourfarms, it’s imperative that all our North Wales communities have positive relationshipsand experiences with their local police, helping break down existing barriers andempowering residents to have their say on where we as a service should be focusingour efforts.In addition to increasing the number of officers in our communities, I am also committedto working with the Chief Constable in improving the digital support available to ourcurrent officers and staff thereby increasing the amount of time they spend in thecommunity.WHAT WILL I DO?IMPROVE ROAD SAFETYWHAT WILL I DO? Over my three year term in office, increase the numberof police officers and staffWHY IS THIS A PRIORITY? Provide technology solutions to support our teams infighting crime and safeguarding our communities To provide our workforce with the digital tools andequipment to work effectivelyToo many people are dying or being seriously injured on our roads. Tackling road safetyneeds education and awareness raising for all road users, as well as engineering tomake existing roads safer and proper road design that encourages safety on new andregeneration projects. Welsh Government is making a record 75m investment in ActiveTravel next year. I will work with Welsh Government and local authorities to ensure thatfunding is used effectively in North Wales. I will ensure that appropriate enforcementis supported so that those that cause the most danger on our roads understand that itwill not be tolerated. Criminals and organised crime groups use the road network to goabout their business, so I will also target those doing so to deny them use of the roadsand prevent exploitation of vulnerable people and harm in our communities.Support enforcement for dangerous driving andregional awareness campaigns to ensure that anyonewho drives through our area understands thatdangerous or careless driving will not be tolerated. Work closely with Welsh Government and all NorthWales Local Authorities, to ensure that road safetyremains a priority across the region, and that anyregeneration projects take into account the need tokeep all road users safe To work with local communities and Councillors toidentify and tackle speeding hotspots to make ourstreets safer Target criminals and organised crime groups that useof our roads to deny them use of the roads, disrupttheir activities and protect our communities Work with the Chief Constable to increase the use ofAutomatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) whichis an effective tool in tackling serious and organisedcrimeWHAT OUTCOMES DO WE WANT? Communities are safe and crime is reduced Greater choice of contact methods for the publicleading to improved engagement and satisfaction Improved efficiency in contact processes, promotingthe most efficient and effective means of contact forthe Force and for our communities Ability to capture evidence and information digitallyfrom the public thereby improving efficiency andsupporting the investigation process Allow citizens to engage with the Force through digitalchannels that suit their needs Greater flexibility and agility in terms of workinglocation and environment Increased visibility of operational policing resources toincrease public confidence Increased engagement with the public and ability toeasily publish positive messages and updatesKEY PERFORMANCE QUESTIONS5Police and Crime Plan 2021-2024WHAT OUTCOMES DO WE WANT? Communities are safe and crime is reduced People have confidence in the Police and theCriminal Justice SystemKEY PERFORMANCE QUESTIONS How safe are our communities? How safe are our communities? How well are we preventing and reducing crime? How well are we preventing and reducing crime? How confident are people in North Wales Police?How confident are people in NorthWales Police?6

PRIORITY AREASupporting victimsand communitiesTACKLE AND PREVENT DOMESTICABUSE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCEWHAT WILL I DO?WHAT OUTCOMES DO WE WANT? Communities are safe and crime is reduced Victims and the vulnerable feel supported Reoffending is reduced and rehabilitation is improved People have confidence in the Police and theCriminal Justice System Improving our awareness and response to victims ofstalking and harassment Working with partners in the Criminal Justice System,ensure victims of DA are supported throughout thesystem, including the use of remote evidence sitesfor vulnerable victimsWHY IS THIS A PRIORITY?Whilst Domestic Abuse remains under reported, there are thousands of womenreporting some form of domestic abuse or sexual violence to police every day and yettoo many are being let down because they are not believed or being listened to, so itis vital we do more to support them. Increasing victim confidence will encourage morevictims to come forward.The public were overwhelming in their support for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violencebeing one of my priority areas and we are fortunate in North Wales that we have a thirdsector of dedicated and experienced people ready to support our victims, as they havedone for many years.North Wales will be a hostile environment for perpetrators through the delivery ofeffective investigative techniques, partnership safeguarding and innovative use oftechnology making it less likely for them to offend and re-offend.7Police and Crime Plan 2021-2024Ensure the Vulnerability and Exploitation Strategy isimplemented and focus on actions such as healthyrelationships education, addressing the drop-in rapeconviction rates, and training for front-line staff to betterrespond to disclosures of abuse We will work with partners to safeguard survivors ofdomestic abuse and deliver a range of multi-agencyinterventions Ensure that the minority of victims who are mensuffering from these crimes are equally supported We will ensure mechanisms are in place to assess risk,allocate the appropriate resources at every stage andconduct the best possible investigations We will equip our staff with the understanding toidentify the signs of DA in all its forms Increase the confidence of all sectors of the communityto report DA Work with partners to safeguard victims of SexualAbuse and deliver a range of multi-agency interventions Work with partners on delivering joint action plans toensure a quality service for all victims Target perpetrators of all sexual abuse and bring themto justiceKEY PERFORMANCE QUESTIONS How well are we preventing and reducing crime? How well are victims supported to cope and recover,and engage in the criminal justice system? How well are vulnerable people supported? How well are we reducing reoffending? How well are we rehabilitating people who haveoffended? How confident are people in the Criminal JusticeSystem? How confident are people in North Wales Police?8

SAFEGUARD VULNERABLE PEOPLEWHAT WILL I DO?WHAT OUTCOMES DO WE WANT?WHY IS THIS A PRIORITY? Working with partners to support those who are mostat risk of involvement in the Criminal Justice System,considering opportunities to intervene and preventfuture involvement Communities are safe and crime is reduced Victims and the vulnerable feel supported Reoffending is reduced and rehabilitation is improved People have confidence in the Police andthe Criminal Justice SystemProtecting the public is one of the most important aspects of policing and of my particularrole. The police, along with partners, have a duty to safeguard those who are less able toprotect themselves, not least because vulnerable people are potentially more at risk ofbecoming victims of crime and being targeted by serious and organised crime groups.Work with partners in the Area Planning Board and BetsiCadwaladr Health Board to reduce drug related deathsand the impact of alcohol and substance misuse KEY PERFORMANCE QUESTIONSOver the last few years, the police service has improved its understanding of vulnerability,none more than North Wales Police who have prioritised this area. However it is clearthat the Force will need to continue to work in partnership with other agencies to protectpeople before crimes are committed.Working with partners to improve communicationbetween the police and those with mental health needsor learning difficulties and promoting the Keep SafeCymru card Tackling exploitation of the most vulnerable in society remains one of the most importantchallenges for us all. Working together in effective partnership to reduce vulnerabilityand exploitation is a priority for all statutory agencies and our colleagues in the voluntarysector across North Wales.The impact and issues arising from cases of domestic abuse, child sexual exploitation,modern slavery, county lines and mental health are often much wider than policing alone,and an effective response can only be delivered in partnership with our local authoritypartners, health and the third sector. The North Wales Vulnerability and ExploitationBoard is an example of many agencies, statutory and voluntary, coming together in acommon goal and is a model of partnership working I fully support.For example, mental illness may not relate to any criminality whatsoever yet places hugedemands on the police service. Rather than holding the Chief Constable to account,I will work with our statutory partners to ensure an effective partnership response isdelivered. The Chief Constable and I are of the same view. People who experience mentalillness should never be placed in police custody. We will work with the Health Board andWelsh Government to ensure provision is available within the health service so no one isdetained within police custody because of a lack of suitable provision.North Wales will be a more hostile environment for perpetrators of Modern Day Slaveryand other offences that seek to target vulnerable people. It will be clear to potentialoffenders that such offences will not be tolerated making them less likely to offend andre-offend.9Police and Crime Plan 2021-2024 Working to support safe, friendly non-custodial placesof safety for those experiencing crisis or at risk of beingdetained under Section 136 or 135 of the MentalHealth ActRaise awareness of mental health issues by supportinglocal and national campaigns Encourage victims who experience mental illness toreport hate crimes To work with partners to deliver both the earlyidentification of, and a quality response to the signs ofModern Day Slavery To ensure that victims of Modern Day Slavery have trustand confidence in North Wales Police in partnershipwith other agencies Ensure North Wales Police considers Modern DaySlavery routinely as part of its own procurement activityand has appropriate referral routes established How safe are our communities? How well are we preventing and reducing crime? How well are victims supported to cope and recover,and engage in the criminal justice system? How well are vulnerable people supported? How well are we reducing reoffending? How confident are people in North Wales Police?10

TACKLE AND PREVENT CYBERCRIMEWHAT WILL I DO?ESTABLISH A VICTIM’S PANELWHAT WILL I DO?WHY IS THIS A PRIORITY? To improve training for all our communities andbusinesses, supporting you have the tools to stay safe.WHY IS THIS A PRIORITY? The nature of crime has changed dramatically over recent years. Scams and onlineattacks currently account for almost half of all offences. You are more likely to becomea victim of fraud or online crime than you are any other offence. The reality of thesecrimes means people can lose life savings in seconds. To work closely with our national agencies who leadon tackling UK cyber-crime and fraud, holding them toaccount and working with them to protect the peopleof North Wales.Victims and communities affected by crime are too often overlooked. The trauma ofcrime can last for years, and the way some victims are treated after reporting a crimecan end up re-victimising them.To develop the Victim Help Centre further by localisingthe service – cooperating with all North Wales LocalAuthorities and third sector organisations. To set up a Victims’ Panel giving an opportunity forvictims and survivors to tell us what can be done betterand hold me, the police and wider agencies to account.Cybercrime activity is growing fast and evolving at pace, becoming both more aggressiveand technically proficient. As such it is a major and growing threat to UK businesses. TheNational Crime Agency Cyber Crime Assessment estimates that the cost of cybercrimeto the UK economy is billions of pounds per annum and growing. I will invest further in software packages and hardwaretechnology so that officers stay one step ahead ofthose who break the law. Working with partners including the All Wales CyberResilience Centre to protect people from the growingissue of scams and fraudulent behaviour.To work with other PCCs and the Victims’Commissioner to highlight injustices against victimsand support legislation reform to protect victims’rights. To fight for increased, sustainable funding to providevictims’ services. Ensure North Wales Police engages with the NationalManagement Centre (nationally supported cybersecurity protection facility for police forces acrossEngland and Wales) as part of its prevention strategy. To review current funding streams to ensure money isbeing used effectively and that victims are getting thespecialist and targeted intervention they need. To review commissioning contracts to provide longterm sustainable contracts wherever possible.Cybercrime is a far reaching term that ranges from conventional off-line criminality thathas a digital footprint to cyber dependent offences that can only be committed throughthe use of computers and technology.North Wales Police have an established Cyber Crime Team consisting of a DetectiveSergeant, three Cyber Crime Investigators and a dedicated Prevent/Protect Officer. Thisis supported by the use of Cyber Volunteers and Cyber Specials providing industryexpertise. It is vital that the police services’ approach to cybercrime is well co-ordinatedand effective in providing a quality service for the people of North Wales. Cybercrimeoffences are still hugely under-reported nationally and we will work to build theconfidence of people and businesses within North Wales to report these crimes.11I want to ensure all victims get the support they need to recover from their experience,so having a justice system that takes account of their needs is essential. Our systemsoften fail to consider the specific needs of victims and survivors of crime. Victims donot all act and respond in the same way. We need to listen properly and allow them toexplain what would support they need.The pandemic has shown us just how important well-funded domestic and sexual abuseservices are to our communities. We saw just how important these services are duringthe Coronavirus crisis, with some services seeing more than double the numbers ofvictims contacting them; but they have long been vital in providing support for victims.WHAT OUTCOMES DO WE WANT? Communities are safe and crime is reduced Victims and the vulnerable feel supported Reoffending is reduced and rehabilitation is improved People have confidence in the Police and theCriminal Justice SystemWHAT OUTCOMES DO WE WANT? Victims and the vulnerable feel supported People have confidence in the Police and theCriminal Justice SystemKEY PERFORMANCE QUESTIONSKEY PERFORMANCE QUESTIONS How well are we preventing and reducing crime?How well are victims supported to cope and recover,and engage in the criminal justice system? How well are vulnerable people supported? How well are vulnerable people supported? How well are we reducing reoffending?How confident are people in the CriminalJustice System? How confident are people in NorthWales Police?Police and Crime Plan 2021-202412

TACKLE AND PREVENT HATE CRIMEWHAT WILL I DO?WHY IS THIS A PRIORITY? All crime is awful for the individuals involved and can threaten feelings of safety andsecurity, but none more so than hate crime; physical and verbal attacks targeted at yousimply because of who you are and the life you lead.To engage with specific groups to learn from theirexperience and work with them to tackle hate crime intheir communities. To ensure all hate crime is taken seriously, launching aregion wide campaign to educate all residents about theimpact of a hate crime and ensuring a zero toleranceapproach in North Wales. Reviewing hate crime data and victim experiences toensure hate crime victims get the most appropriateservice and are satisfied with the response they receive Encouraging victims of hate crime to report incidents sothat they can receive appropriate support Work with the Chief Constable to deliver the WorkforceRepresentation Strategy and make the Force morerepresentative of our diverse communitiesSadly we are not immune to such incidents in North Wales. Over the last year we haveseen community cohesion concerns surrounding second homes and people travellinginto North Wales during the lockdown periods.Racial inequality and discrimination has been a key area of concern in policing and thewider criminal justice system for many years. The tragic death of Stephen Lawrence inthe 1990s led to the publication of the Macpherson report in 1999, and it was then thatpolicing began to really understand the changes that needed to be made to tackle raceinequality. Even though efforts have been made, it has become clear that not enoughhas been achieved and that our communities want to see more action and real change.The Black Lives Matter movement in the UK is clearly reminding us of that.The Chief Constable and I are committed to ensuring that race equality becomes arenewed priority for us. Our Joint Race Equality Action Plan outlines what will be done,in conjunction with our communities, to ensure race disproportionality is reduced inNorth Wales Police. It will outline actionto improve Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities’ confidence in the police andincrease representation amongst our officers and staff, with the Commissioner holdingthe Chief Constable to account for the timely delivery of the plan’s commitments.As Commissioner I have an important role to play in working with criminal justice partnersand bringing them together to work collaboratively in the interests of the public, whilstalso commissioning services for the force area. I will work with all Chief Constables,Police & Crime Commissioners, and criminal justice partners in Wales, to pursue jointoutcomes on race equality.I will push to ensure that partners take race equality seriously, are held to account fortheir action, and that commissioned services understand their race equality obligations.I will also work with Welsh Government to promote a ‘one public service’ approach torace equality across Wales.13Police and Crime Plan 2021-2024WHAT OUTCOMES DO WE WANT? Communities are safe and crime is reduced Victims and the vulnerable feel supported Reoffending is reduced and rehabilitation is improved People have confidence in the Police and theCriminal Justice SystemKEY PERFORMANCE QUESTIONS How safe are our communities? How well are we preventing and reducing crime? How well are victims supported to cope and recover,and engage in the criminal justice system? How well are vulnerable people supported? How confident are people in the CriminalJustice System?14

PRIORITY AREAFair and effective CriminalJustice SystemWHAT WILL I DO?WHAT OUTCOMES DO WE WANT? Communities are safe and crime is reduced Victims and the vulnerable feel supported Reoffending is reduced and rehabilitation is improved Working with the CrownProsecution Service to maximiseour joint effectiveness Working with Welsh Governmentand the Ministry of Justice on thetransformation of the justice systemin Wales for women implementingthe Blueprint that sets out thechanges neededINTRODUCE A NORTH WALES FEMALE OFFENDER STRATEGYWHY IS THIS A PRIORITY?Women represent less than 5% of the prison population in Wales and England and are more likely than mento be serving short prison sentences.In 2018, 77% of prison sentences given to women were for less than 12 months, these short term imprisonmentshave a huge impact on children who are badly are affected by maternal imprisonment. Research indicatesthat children who have experienced maternal imprisonment are at greater risk of unemployme

e crime y and ers taff e oad ety SUPPORTING VICTIMS AND OMMUNITIES tic e able people en crime tablish a victims panel e Crime FAIR AND EFFECTIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM Introduce a North Wales Female Offender Strategy Increase the use of Restorative Ju