HAMPSHIRE’S police and crime commissioner, Michael Lane (pictured), will be challenging the Chief Constable over police priorities and questions and concerns of the public.

The spring COMPASS (Commissioner’s Performance, Accountability, Scrutiny and Strategy) meeting on April 10 will be filmed and available to access via Michael Lane’s digital platforms, including the website hampshire-pcc.gov.uk.

The film will show the question-and-answer session and offer signposting to further information on the topics covered.

It is the police and crime commissioner’s statutory role to hold the Chief Constable to account on the performance of the police force on behalf of the public, and the COMPASS meetings provide an opportunity to do this on a regular basis.

Mr Lane is inviting residents to submit their own questions for him to put to the Chief Constable on their behalf.

“As I represent you, and act as your champion, please let me know your concerns and I will put your questions to the Chief Constable so that she can provide reassurance that police resources are being used as effectively and efficiently as possible, recognising any issues that are on your minds.”

Mr Lane continued: “These COMPASS meetings are how I hold the Chief Constable publicly to account, and a full video recording will be available to watch soon after the meeting on April 10, via my website and social media channels.”

Questions must be submitted to Mr Lane’s office by noon on Monday, April 2, by calling 01962 871595 and speaking to Richard Martin or by e-mailing [email protected].