Chief Constable and Commissioner answer questions on anti-social behaviour, road safety and more in latest Chat with the Chiefs

Residents across Northamptonshire were given their latest opportunity to quiz Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone.

The latest online ‘Chat with the Chiefs’ was held last night (March 31) on Facebook and YouTube – with more than one hundred questions submitted on various topics that matter to people across the county.

The session began with Ivan and Danielle outlining what had been achieved following on from the first Chat with the Chiefs back in October. This included updates on tackling anti-social behaviour in Rushden; more than 2,500 young people sharing their views on policing and safety in a survey; and the use of live facial recognition technology.

The issue of e-scooters also prompted many questions. Ivan was able to update residents on the impact of Operation Journey, a targeted enforcement initiative in which more than 120 illegal e-bikes were seized last week.

Danielle Stone said: “Holding the Chief Constable to account for the performance of Northamptonshire Police is an important part of my job.

“These online sessions help our residents to play a key role in that process and allow Ivan and myself to be visible and accessible to people.”

Read more about what was covered in the session, and watch Chat with the Chiefs in full, by clicking here.