Alun Michael looks forward to the challenge of the new role
Labour candidate Alun Michael has been elected as South Wales’s first Police and Crime Commissioner this week. After a second round count, Mr Michael was elected with 54% of the votes.
Mr Michael has reiterated that the main aim of the police must be to cut crime, by targeting resources at communities to make them feel safe, and that the priorities of the police force must reflect the needs of the public.
On being elected this week Mr Michael said, “I am delighted to take up the new role. It will be challenging, as it is not defined. The real challenge is to build relationships with chief constable and with the police as well as other partners in the wider community, including local authorities.”