HertsCommissioner

🔧 Tool theft doesn't just mean replacing stolen tools. It can mean lost work, lost income, stress and disruption to family life. As a tradesperson and founder of Stolen Tools UK, Frankie Williams knows the impact this crime can have first-hand. ✅ Register for a FREE SelectaDNA tool marking kit: tinyurl.com/3akesd4b 📝 Complete my tool theft survey and share your experience: tinyurl.com/55vumkx7 Make your tools too hot to handle. Mark and register them today. #ToolTheft #StolenToolsUK #ProtectYourTools #SelectaDNA #Tradespeople @stolen_tools_uk @selectadna @FixRadioUK @HertsPolice

🚔 I joined the Neighbourhood Policing Team in North Hertfordshire to see their work first hand. After identifying a vehicle suspected of being linked to drug supply and organised crime, officers carried out a stop to investigate further and gather intelligence. 👍 It's this proactive approach to policing, targeting criminal activity before more harm is done, that helps keep Hertfordshire safe. #Hertfordshire #KeepingHertsSafe #TacklingCrime #SaferHerts #HertfordshirePCC @HertsPolice

A rape conviction should have serious consequences no matter the age of the offender. Yet last year, only 23% of under 18s found guilty of rape were sent straight to prison. Most were given community service or rehabilitation orders. Think about what that means for victims. They have to live with the consequences of that crime knowing the perpetrator has been released back into the community. Not all crimes should be treated the same, even when the offender is underage. Community-based sentences are an important part of offender management but they aren’t the right punishment for rape. The criminal justice system has a duty to protect victims, punish offenders and keep dangerous people off our streets. In this case, the balance is wrong. We need tougher sentencing so that serious sexual offences always carry serious consequences. 'Maddening' double standard in sentencing of teen rapists - as minister calls for government to 'reflect' news.sky.com/story/politics-…

🐶 From difficult beginnings to an important role protecting our communities. It was a pleasure to meet handler Becky and hear how Cleo found her place in the Dog Unit. A brilliant example of the important role police dogs play in keeping Hertfordshire safe. #Hertfordshire #PoliceDogs #DogUnit #CommunitySafety #TeamHerts @HertsPolice

🚗 A practical investment through my Safer Town Centre Grant Scheme is helping to protect residents from distraction theft in Hertsmere. Working with local partners, funding from my Office supported the installation of new warning signs at car parks where older and vulnerable residents had been targeted by criminals. The initiative aims to raise awareness, encourage vigilance and prevent further victims. It's a great example of how targeted funding and strong partnership working can deliver simple but effective measures that help keep communities safe. Encouragingly, reports have reduced since the signs were installed, demonstrating the value of early intervention and crime prevention. #Hertfordshire #SaferTownCentres #CrimePrevention #CommunitySafety #PartnershipWorking @HertsPolice @HertsmereBC

Why spend billions dismantling local police forces that are delivering results? I talked to the Telegraph setting out why I believe policing needs more investment, not expensive mergers that risk taking money and focus away from the frontline. You can read it below 👇 telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/11…

🏙️ From supporting safer nights out to tackling theft and funding activities for young people, my Safer Town Centres Grant Scheme has supported projects across Hertfordshire. Over the coming months, I’ll be sharing more about how this funding has been used and the difference these projects are making in our town centres. It’s all about helping to keep our town centres safe and welcoming places for everyone. #Hertfordshire #SaferTownCentres #CommunitySafety #SaferStreets #LocalCommunities

📵 Phones are a huge part of everyday life, but there’s a time and a place for them. I visited Hitchin Boys’ School to hear how their phone-free approach is helping students focus on their learning, interact more with each other, and better understand the impact phones and social media can have. It was particularly interesting to hear from students themselves about the difference it has made. #Hertfordshire #OnlineSafety #PhoneFreeSchools #YoungPeople #Education

🚜 Fly-tipping blights our countryside and rural communities. That's why I welcome the launch of Op Organo, which is increasing patrols in rural Hitchin to target offenders, deter crime, and protect our rural areas. Alongside this enforcement activity, my Countryside Clean-Up Fund is supporting local projects to prevent fly-tipping and improve the rural environment. ✅ Find out more about the fund here: herts-pcc.gov.uk/listening-a… #FlyTipping #RuralCrime #Hertfordshire #SaferCommunities #CountrysideCleanUpFund @HertsPolice

📣 A Youth Commission takeover is coming... Young people will be stepping into the hot seat and putting their questions directly to the Chief Constable on the issues that matter to them. Later this month, Hertfordshire’s Youth Commission will take over the Accountability and Performance Meeting, giving young people the opportunity to lead the conversation and have their voices heard. 🎙️ More on the takeover coming soon! #YouthCommission #YouthVoice #Hertfordshire #Policing #YoungPeople @LeadersUnlocked @HertsPolice

📢 If you're a tradesperson and you've been affected by tool theft, I want to hear from you. I've launched a tool theft survey to better understand the impact this crime is having on tradespeople, their businesses and their families. Frankie Williams, a tradesperson and founder of Stolen Tools UK, explains why every response matters and how your experiences can help build the case for further action. 📝 Complete the survey here: tinyurl.com/55vumkx7 #ToolTheft #StolenToolsUK #Tradespeople #ProtectYourTools @stolen_tools_uk @FixRadioUK @selectadna @HertsPolice

🤝 Preventing serious violence requires everyone pulling in the same direction. It was great to see organisations from across Hertfordshire come together earlier this month at the Serious Violence Duty networking event to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and showcase the support available to people at risk of serious violence. The Serious Violence Duty is helping to bring partners together and invest in interventions that prevent harm, support vulnerable people, and make our communities safer. #SaferHertfordshire #SeriousViolenceDuty #PreventingViolence #PartnershipWorking #CommunitySafety @HertsPolice

🔐 "Young people will be safer online if..." Cyber Security Awareness Month is the perfect time to talk about staying safe online. I asked two Youth Commission members to finish this sentence and share what they think would make the internet a safer place for young people. 🎥 Watch below to hear their views on online safety, social media, and digital responsibility. #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #OnlineSafety #StaySafeOnline #DigitalSafety #YouthCommission #HertsPCC @LeadersUnlocked

🚓 I’m pleased to have worked with Hertfordshire Constabulary to fund two dedicated live facial recognition vans for Hertfordshire, following successful trials of the technology in our county. This investment means Hertfordshire Police can use the technology more regularly to identify people wanted for outstanding offences and help keep our communities safe. I’m determined to keep investing in the technology our police need to catch offenders and keep Hertfordshire safe. #Hertfordshire #Policing #CommunitySafety #LiveFacialRecognition #CrimePrevention @HertsPolice

🏘️ Tackling anti-social behaviour is about making sure people feel safe and proud of where they live. It was good to welcome Policing Minister Sarah Jones to Hertfordshire and discuss how the introduction of Respect Orders can support the work already happening to tackle persistent offending and protect our communities. #RespectOrders #AntiSocialBehaviour #Hertfordshire #SaferCommunities #Policing @HertsPolice @DavidTaylor85 @ukhomeoffice

👮 Respect Orders will be an important new tool to crack down on persistent anti-social behaviour. Hertfordshire Police are ready to use them, but for these new powers to make a real difference, the wider criminal justice system must follow through. Courts need to respond promptly and there must be meaningful consequences when orders are breached. Ultimately, this is about tackling prolific offending and making Hertfordshire safer for everyone. #RespectOrders #AntiSocialBehaviour #Hertfordshire #SaferCommunities #Policing @HertsPolice @ukhomeoffice @DavidTaylor85

🚔Over the summer, I joined Hertfordshire Police and Trading Standards at a Car Boot in Great Amwell to see first-hand how they're working together to keep local people safe and crack down on crime. Officers carried out checks on tools being sold, including using UV light to look for SelectaDNA markings, while Trading Standards investigated suspected counterfeit goods. ✅ No stolen tools were identified, but it highlighted why marking your tools is so important. Those forensic markings can help trace stolen equipment and support its recovery. #ToolTheft #SelectaDNA #ProtectYourTools #Hertfordshire @HertsPolice @stolen_tools_uk @FixRadioUK @selectadna

👮 Good to join Hertfordshire Police at a busy car boot sale in Hemel Hempstead and see first-hand the proactive checks taking place to spot stolen tools and other illegal goods. I'm pleased that no tools were being sold and no signs of stolen property were identified. Visible policing and regular checks like these help prevent crime, reassure the public and make it harder for criminals to profit from theft. #ToolTheft #KeepingHertsSafe #ProactivePolicing #Hertfordshire @stolen_tools_uk @FixRadioUK

🔧 Tool theft isn't a minor inconvenience. It can stop someone earning a living overnight. Over the past few months, I've been speaking to tradespeople across Hertfordshire at my roadshows handing out forensic marking kits. They've told me about impact this crime is having on them, their businesses and their families. I've heard first-hand about the financial strain, lost work and frustration it causes, and it's clear that more needs to be done. That's why I'm asking for your help. I'm carrying out a survey to hear about the effect tool theft is having on those who rely on their tools to earn a living. I want to know what is working and what more needs to be done. The more I hear from people affected, the more I can represent tradespeople’s views. If you've had tools stolen or have been affected by tool theft in any way, please take a few minutes to complete the survey linked in the comments. 🚔 And if you've been a victim of tool theft, please report it to Hertfordshire Police. Reporting helps officers identify patterns, target enforcement activity and understand where the problem is greatest. 💬 Your experience matters. Please complete the survey and help me continue pushing this issue up the agenda: tinyurl.com/55vumkx7 #ToolTheft #Hertfordshire #ProtectYourTools @stolen_tools_uk @selectadna @HertsPolice @FixRadioUK

🔧 I recently shared Hertfordshire's approach to tackling tool theft with my fellow Police and Crime Commissioners, including how we're helping tradespeople protect their livelihoods through FREE SelectaDNA tool marking kits. I've invited Frankie Williams from Stolen Tools UK to share what tool theft means for tradespeople and why preventative measures like tool marking are so important. If you're a Hertfordshire tradesperson and haven't already got one, you can still apply for a FREE SelectaDNA tool marking kit from my office: tinyurl.com/3akesd4b #ToolTheft #Hertfordshire #ProtectYourTools #StolenToolsUK #SelectaDNA @stolen_tools_uk @FixRadioUK @selectadna @HertsPolice