I was born, raised, live and work in South Wales.

Full statement

My heart and home is here in our vibrant cities, compassionate communities and valleys towns where I have delivered services to prevent crime and protect the public from harm for over 23 years. An award-winning leader, I have skills and knowledge from working in prisons and probation, policing and community safety, and I will make your voice heard in policing and take a stand on the issues that matter to you.

The people of South Wales need a Police and Crime Commissioner who knows first-hand the challenges we face daily in our communities. I have the personal and professional experience in tackling the crime and harm that affects where we live, our families and friends.

I have a proven track record in challenging policing and criminal justice as the current Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales. I have led and managed partnerships across criminal justice: tackling youth violence, violence against women and girls, drugs and exploitation. I am passionate about working to improve the lives of those whose voice is less often heard, but are often suffering the most, to ensure justice is fair and policing delivers on what matters most.

As your Police and Crime Commissioner I will focus on….

• Community Policing

• Preventing crime

• Protecting the vulnerable, supporting victims and communities, including those online

• Delivering Justice on those who commit crime and reducing reoffending

• Making Policing fit for the future

Vote for me on 2nd May and I will work with you to strengthen and improve the future of policing and criminal justice in South Wales, delivering services to keep you safe, in which all communities can have confidence.

Prepared by Alvin Shum (Election Agent) at 1 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9HA