Surrey Police

Surrey Police Authority oversees the work of the Surrey Police Force. Its main aim is to ensure that the needs and concerns of the local community are reflected in the county's policing priorities. The authority sets the budget for the force, appoints the chief constable and monitors performance against central government targets in addition to consulting with the public and fulfilling other Authority duties. The Authority consists of seventeen members (9 county councillors, 5 independent members and 3 magistrate members) and holds seven public meetings per year.