MICHAEL Lane, Hampshire’s police and crime commissioner, has marked 100 days in office.

“Over the last 100 days, my focus has been on listening and taking action, where necessary and appropriate,” he said.

“I made a promise and took an oath to serve all the people of the Constabulary area in the context of my mission ‘to make you, your family and your community safer’ – a mission that I imagine myself making to every individual and as a personal promise of my motivation that this should become a reality for each and every one of us.

“It has been key in my early days in office to listen to residents, stakeholders, partners and community leaders, including MPs and councillors. My mandate as champion of the community’s priorities can only be delivered if I am visible and accessible to hear their views and debate priorities before setting the plan and its supporting budget.

“I am currently preparing my Police and Crime Plan, which sets the strategic priorities for Hampshire Constabulary and gives direction for policing and tackling crime.

“Your views are important to me, and this is your opportunity to help shape the Police and Crime Plan for the next five years.”

“I expected the job to be demanding, complex and important,” Mr Lane added. “It is all of these, and then some. But it is hugely motivating for the positive difference that I and my team can make to enable partners and deliver for the community.

“I relish the challenges and opportunity to serve. And I look forward to delivering my first Police and Crime plan shortly.”