Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey

01/09/2026

The results of Lisa Townsend PCC’s police force merger survey are in….

80% of Surrey residents who responded say they DO NOT want to see Surrey Police merged with neighbouring forces.

Lisa said: “It is crystal clear the overwhelming majority of Surrey residents who took part do not believe this merger plan is a good idea.

“I believe that the strength of feeling evident in the comments people have left send a clear message – hands off our local police force!

Full story & detailed results of the survey can be found here:

Deputy Commissioner Ellie Vesey-Thompson explains how signing up to the Forcer Protocol is a life-saving initiative for serving UK Armed Forces personnel and veterans

27/08/2026

“I would urge any current or former member of the UK Armed Forces to sign up. It could save a life”

Deputy PCC Ellie Vesey-Thompson is calling on military personnel and veterans to sign up to the Forcer Protocol which is now active in Surrey.

The Protocol is designed to ensure that no service man or woman would be left unsupported during a mental health crisis.

It helps police locate and protect those with a military background who may go missing.

Watch Ellie’s video below & for more information on how to sign up - click here:

https://www.surrey-pcc.gov.uk/deputy-commissioner-encourages-uk-armed-forces-to-sign-up-to-forcer-protocol/

21/08/2026

🚁 'Eyes in the skies'! The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is a vital asset that we have right here in Surrey that supports vulnerable people and helps keep our communities safe.

Commissioner Lisa Townsend PCC caught up with Surrey's NPAS team based at Redhill aerodrome to hear the impact that's being made using state-of-the-art-cameras 👇
www.surrey-pcc.gov.uk/commissioner-meets-redhill-helicopter-team-who-can-spot-number-on-lanyard-from-above/

18/08/2026

❗️Scammers are currently targeting Surrey residents by calling from a telephone number linked to Surrey Police and the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner, claiming that they are from the non-emergency 101 contact number.

❗️The criminals are asking residents to google: 01483 571212 to prove that they are legitimate. Fraudsters use ‘spoofing’ software to intentionally cover up their real caller ID and instead, mirror the phone number of a legitimate organisation.

🚨 If you suspect that something is not right from a cold caller, please report it via 101 or via the online chat function on the Surrey Police website.

We are aware of members of the public receiving calls from a number claiming to be our 101 number. The scammers are then advising members of the public to Google the 01483 571212 number to confirm that this number belongs to Surrey Police, which it does.

Criminals use ‘spoofing’ software to intentionally cover up their real caller ID and instead, mirror the phone number of a legitimate organisation. They do this to make it appear that calls or text messages are coming from a trusted organisation like the police, banks or government agencies.

These scam calls may be automated, or from a real person. Their main goal is to trick you into sharing personal information or to transfer money.

-A police officer will never call out of the blue asking for personal information, including bank account details.
-A police officer will never ask you to withdraw money or purchase high value items as part of an investigation.

If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a police officer, take their details and message us, call 101, or use the online chat function on our website to confirm their identity.

You can also use our website to report crime, ask for an update on your investigation, report road traffic collisions, and submit information requests.

In an emergency, always call 999.

14/08/2026

🚨 It’s the last chance to have your say on whether you agree with plans to merge Surrey Police with its neighbouring forces! Under Government proposals, Surrey Police could disappear and become part of a larger south-east ‘mega force’.

📄 Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend PCC is urging the county’s residents to let her know what they think by filling in her brief survey.

⏱️ But you’ll need to be quick – the survey closes at midnight on Monday (17 August) 👇
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/mergers/

03/08/2026

📩 The Commissioner's newsletter dropped into inboxes today.

The edition features stories on:
❗️Anti-Social behaviour (ASB) awareness - How to report ASB to the most appropriate agency and seeking the right support
👤 An update on the summer roadshow of Policing Your Community public engagement events
🗣️Last chance to have your say in the Commissioner's survey on planned police force mergers
🧐 Commissioner engages with young people to discuss the dangers of online misinformation
🫂 Supporting Surrey Police's new knife crime campaign: 'What's the Point?'
👏 National recognition for Surrey's custody scheme with a platinum award for excellent quality of its work.

Read it here 👉 www.surrey-pcc.gov.uk/newsletter/

31/07/2026

📯 Our amazing Independent Custody Visiting (ICV) Scheme in Surrey has gone Platinum for the second time! 👏 👏

📜 The scheme was recognised nationally earlier this month for achieving the highest accolade possible for ‘outstanding’ work in the county. The award cements Surrey’s place as one of the leading custody visiting schemes in the country.

✨ Volunteers from the local community known as Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) make unannounced visits to Surrey Police custody to check on the rights, wellbeing, and dignity of detainees.

👤 In the last year, our ICVs made 172 visits, spending a collective total of 700 hours of volunteer time in Surrey’s three custody suites.

Find out more about the award & the work our volunteers do here 👇
www.surrey-pcc.gov.uk/surrey-custody-scheme-goes-platinum-again/

28/07/2026

📣 Calling all residents!

👀 Did you know that under Government plans, Surrey Police could become part of a ‘mega force’ covering a population the size of London, New York or Scotland & Wales combined?

Under proposals for police reform, the current 43 force system in England and Wales would be scrapped in favour of larger regional forces. It would likely mean Surrey Police will disappear and be merged with neighbouring forces in Sussex, Thames Valley, Kent and Hampshire – an area with a population of over nine million people.

👂Commissioner Lisa Townsend PCC wants to hear the views of Surrey residents about these plans – have your say in our brief survey here 👉 www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/mergers/

27/07/2026

🚨 Calling all Waverley Borough residents! Godalming is the next location for our series of Policing your Community events. Please join us this Wednesday evening.

👥 Come along and hear policing priorities for your local community and have your say by contributing to the Q & A session.

📍Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Godalming, GU7 1DY.
📅 Wednesday 29th July 2026
🕰️ 18:00 - 19:30

👉 Register your attendance by using the QR code below or via this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/policing-your-community-waverley-borough-tickets-1985436060704

27/07/2026

📷 This is a wonderful capture of Special Constables from 1918 shared by Surrey Heritage at the Surrey History Centre.

📯 This year marks the 175th anniversary of the establishment of Surrey Police. For further information:
👉 https://www.surrey-pcc.gov.uk/175th-anniversary-of-surrey-police/

Are you tracing Police ancestors? Surrey History Centre is fortunate to hold a large collection of historic records for Surrey Police. These records can be invaluable if you have an ancestor who was a police officer in Surrey https://orlo.uk/X3Npz Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey