Meet the new Commissioner
Angelique Foster has been a key figure in local government politics for more than a decade.
Originally from France, Mrs Foster has lived in Derbyshire for 25 years and is married with a grown-up family.
With a Masters Degree in Law from Sheffield University, Mrs Foster has served as Leader of Dronfield Town Council and as Cabinet member for Corporate Services at Derbyshire County Council. Her portfolio includes: Finance, Legal, Property, HR and IT, and responsibility for managing a budget of £46million.
Mrs Foster recently resigned from her role to take on her new responsibilities as Derbyshire’s PCC and is determined to manage the budget effectively to maximise resources for fighting crime.
She has pledged to put the law-abiding citizen at the centre of all policing policies and priorities in Derbyshire to keep local people and their families safe.
Central to her ambitions is reducing the fear of crime across Derbyshire’s communities by increasing police numbers and patrols, providing a strong police presence in towns and villages and supporting Police Officers in the use of powers such as Stop and Search to protect communities from crime.
She also aims to work with the Government to deliver a tougher approach to policing, strengthen partnership work locally to improve safety, tackle antisocial behaviour, drive down burglaries, robberies and theft, improve road safety, fight rural crime and address domestic violence and drug-related crime.
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Facebook Posts
Like to thank MP Nigel Mills for joining me for a meeting around how we can work together to help keep Amber Valley residents safe. Increasing road safety and keeping antisocial behaviour down in our towns and villages is a key part of my Police and Crime Plan. Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster
Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster met with business owners, BID Manager Ashley Lewis and some of the Rangers in Derby’s shopping area in the Cathedral Quarter to discuss crime affecting local businesses, but also knife crime and antisocial behaviour in the city centre.
“As Police and Crime Commissioner, I want to ensure Derby residents and business owners feel safe when going about their daily lives, and visiting the City Centre to shop and socialise.” Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster
Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster said: “From child exploitation to recent harrowing murders, we have seen shocking crimes that have brought gender-based violence into sharp focus.
“I’m pleased to support White Ribbon Day, as I support other effective campaigns designed to prevent violence at every level.
“I want to see far-reaching and sustainable change to ensure the safety of people on our streets and in our homes. My recent Public Assurance Meeting focussed on such violence. I have made it clear that I will continue to scrutinise the work to reduce offending and support victims.
“I want to see a zero-tolerance approach to violence and I expect the police and partners to do everything in their power to achieve this.”
Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster is conducting a major survey to identify what makes women and girls feel unsafe in Derbyshire, where their fear of crime is greatest and what would make them feel safer. The results will help to inform where resources are most needed and will further support Derbyshire Constabulary in tackling male violence. Complete it here: forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=LQIKrg1jlkO4-1jbMGG5GzFqY4suWRhNsue5d2i08TlUMkFWRVQ1V...
The latest news from the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner
LATEST NEWS : Police Commissioner pledges robust action to address public’s road safety concerns
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster has outlined her commitment to helping make the county’s roads safer, announcing new plans to increase investment in community projects that reduce harm. As the nation marks Road Safety Awareness Week, the...
LATEST NEWS : Community Groups Celebrate Funding Boost from Police and Crime Commissioner To Help Beat Antisocial Behaviour
Community groups across Derbyshire have secured a share of £100k to support the fight against antisocial behaviour and neighbourhood crime. Twenty-two organisations have successfully applied for funding as part of Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique...
Violence Against Women and Girls Survey
A major new survey has been launched to identify what makes women and girls feel unsafe in Derbyshire, where their fear of crime is greatest and what would make them feel safer. The online poll unveiled by Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster...
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