Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner
In 2012, Charles stood in the Police and Crime Commissioner elections on a platform opposing privatisation of police support services and protecting the vulnerable and victims of crime. He also pledged to fight against a 20% cut to the policing budget of Derbyshire and to focus on domestic abuse. Other pledges included improving road safety, protecting community policing and tackling cruelty to animals.
He was endorsed by former Home Secretary David Blunkett MP, who said "Alan Charles will be an outstanding Police and Crime Commissioner. Only a Labour Police and Crime Commissioner will keep Derbyshire safe. That person is Alan Charles."
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