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Schoolboy Jack ‘takes over’ as PCC for the day

A SCHOOLBOY found himself in the hotseat when he took over from Nick Alston, Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex.

Jack Duffield, 15, from Canvey was one of a handful of lucky youngsters in the county picked to take part in the Take Over Day, a national initiative organised by the Children’s Commissioner for England.

Whilst Jack – a pupil at King John School in Benfleet – was given the opportunity to shadow the PCC for the day, and see his work first-hand, five other youngsters were given the chance to “take over” from senior officers within Essex Police.

Jack shadowed Nick Alston as he was interviewed by radio journalists following the publication of the HMIC PEEL inspection report of Essex Police and accompanied him to the meeting of the Police and Crime Panel at County Hall where he listened to members debating various important issues, including the budget for the force and crime levels.

Jack Duffield, 15, with PCC Nick Alston at the Police & Crime Panel meeting

 

The teenager was also given an insight into the work of other members of staff at the Office of the PCC (OPCC) including Deputy PCC Lindsay Whitehouse, Chief Executive Susannah Hancock and the administrative support, finance & scrutiny and media teams.

After his busy day, Jack said: “It has been a really insightful day.

“I really didn’t know much about the PCC and what he did before I came, but I am amazed but how much work he does and I’m so impressed by the scale of what he and his staff deal with on a daily basis.”

Mr Alston said: “It was a pleasure to have Jack with me for the day. He was enthusiastic and interested and a credit to his parents and school.

“In order to ensure both Essex Police and I get things right for young people, we need to get involved with them, talk to them and listen to their ideas. Take Over Day was an excellent opportunity to do that and Jack certainly had some valuable insights to share.”

Jack joined PCC Alston at his office in Hoffmans Way, Chelmsford on Thursday November 27.

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