International senior businessman operating on boards with top companies, now leading a Bucks based security product company supplying global automotive manufacturers.

Full statement

Degree in geochemistry, diamond explorer, Kalahari adventurer, photographer, San (Bushmen) supporter and Police anti-corruption champion.

Association of Police and Crime Commissioners “The role of the PCC is to be the voice of the people and hold the police to account. They are responsible for the totality of policing”.

Taking politics out of policing. The PCC must never be compromised in executing the above remit by any considerations to the polictical stance of his supporting party, either regionally or nationally. The PCC must be seen to challenge the force and not be seen as the force’s PR department.

Driving out corruption from Thames Valley Police (TVP), driving in better police management. Corruption to highest levels, including Professional Standards Department (PSD). Officers must be tackled by the PCC, with offenders removed from the force. Chief Constable must be challenged with stretching performance targets reportable monthly and publicly.

Bobbies on the beat not on their bums. Leadership within TVP has to be strengthened with improved management skills, attitude and technology.

Better value for taxpayers from the police and PCC office. PCC’s office is large and costly. Must improve skillsets, legal knowledge and culture to independently investigate police misconduct and better challenge TVP. The force stating “Perverting the course of justice is not a serious offence” is not good enough for the public.

Victim first policing. Obvious, but missing in TVP.

Dignity and justice for sex crime victims. Non negotiable.

Protect our communities and shops. Increase police visibility to deter crime and to investigate crime thoroughly and quickly.

Russell Douglas Fowler’s election address has been prepared by his Election Agent: Sally Ross, 1 Leachcroft, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire SL9 9LD