Commissioner grateful for Cheshire Show response

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, was joined by Cheshire Constabulary’s Cyber Crime, Rural Crime and Road Safety Teams at the two-day event, with Cheshire and North Wales Police Dog Alliance also introducing their latest puppy recruits to the public.

The Cheshire Show provided the Commissioner with an opportunity to chat directly with the county’s residents to understand their experience and expectations of their police service. The Commissioner’s stand was also a hosting an interactive poll to find out how much the public knew around waste crime laws, to highlight the Commissioner’s latest campaign to crack down on fly-tippers.

Crime prevention materials were also available for the public to take away, along with details on the latest Safer Streets projects.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer said:

“The Cheshire Show is an invaluable tool for connecting with Cheshire’s residents. It is so important to me that I speak directly with the public so I can best understand what they need from their police service.

“I’d like to thank everyone who stopped to chat, to share their thoughts and learn more about the projects that I am currently working on. It was also great to see the engagement between the public and various teams representing the Constabulary, breaking down barriers between communities and the police is key to making Cheshire even safer.”

The Constabulary’s Cyber Crime Team were providing visitors with a free Cyber Health Check, to see how secure their online accounts and passwords were and providing advice on how everyone can stay safe online.

The Rural Crime Team were highlighting their team’s role in keeping Cheshire safe and sharing advice on how to enjoy the countryside safely and respectfully.

The teams were also joined by Cheshire Constabulary’s Road Safety Team who were displaying the ‘THINK’ car and ‘THINK’ bike. The vehicles have previously been involved in road traffic collisions and are now used to educate people about dangerous driving practices.

The newest canine recruits joining Cheshire and North Wales Police Dog Alliance were popular with visitors, with their handlers explaining the different specialisms that the puppies are trained in and how they work alongside officers to protect the public and solve crime.

John Dwyer added:

“I’m delighted to have been involved with the Royal Cheshire Show again and the feedback and engagement the teams received over the two days is invaluable. I would like to extend my thanks to my office and the teams from Cheshire Constabulary for their hard work.”

Pictured - Police & Crime Commissioner John Dwyer at the Royal Cheshire Show.