Deputy joins fight on crime
THE leader of Women's Aid has been appointed Notts' first deputy police crime commissioner.
Executive director Chris Cutland will work alongside newly elected crime commissioner Paddy Tipping as he sets priorities for Notts Police.
Both made it clear that stamping out domestic violence and crimes against women would be a priority.
Ms Cutland's role was announced by Mr Tipping at the Women's Centre, Chaucer Street, Nottingham, yesterday.
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Mr Tipping said: "I've been a regular visitor to the Women's Centre for the past months and got a lot of advice – and now I'm going to act on that advice.
"Part of the advice was that we need to do things around domestic violence and serious crimes against women and one of the commitments I've made is that I'm going to do that.
"I want women to feel safe and secure in their homes and on the streets and that's why I've invited Chris Cutland to be my deputy and I'm really very pleased and highly honoured that she's accepted."
Ms Cutland is also keen to tackle antisocial behaviour, having previously worked with Nottingham City Council's East Area community drugs prevention project.
Speaking after her formal welcome from Mr Tipping, Ms Cutland said: "This is absolutely incredible and I think it's a really important statement for domestic violence, violence against women and for women.
"I'm not an old bureaucrat, I like to listen to people and I'm delighted that Paddy Tipping is calling himself the people's commissioner because it means he will listen to people and then act on what is said.
"Although violence against women is being dealt with better, there's still a lot of improvement to be done.
"More than 40 per cent of all violent crime in both the county and city is domestic violence. This seems ridiculous in the year 2012.
"We've got to put women's agenda further up and I hope I'm going to be able to help to do that."
Women's Centre manager Mel Jeffs said: "This is a really big deal for Nottingham. It's really fitting because Chris has been involved with the Women's Centre for many years and it is a credit to her that she has this role and it's going to be great for women in the city."
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Comments
by whatidontbeli
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 9:34PM
“As you were then it seems to me. The police have gone from being controlled by 12 busy body gravy train dipping parasites to 2 for the same money.”
by iwilltellit
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 8:01PM
“Any wages should to come out of Tippings salary. Saving money, my backside!!!!!!!”
by jxxgreen
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 11:12AM
“if 40% of crime was domestic violence then the focus should be on the 60% and some one with a proven track record in that field would be more of an asset than one focused on women rights. let this shows you what happens when you choose a political party member do not expect an independent thinker all you get is a loyal party member doing what the party tells him to do and you my friend will be ignored like they have always done.”
by SlickSpoons
Monday, November 26 2012, 11:18PM
“This whole thing stinks worse than a kipper's privates! Jobs for the boys I say! And I'm sorry if this offends anyone but when you spell your name "Chris" you're a man!”
by Neo_MadBadger
Monday, November 26 2012, 10:17PM
“Bless you harrystotle. It takes a big man to post what you posted. BTW, are those the figures from 2010? From the Guardian report?”
by Neo_MadBadger
Monday, November 26 2012, 9:36PM
“Thanks for that roland. I cannot say that i read the article that you mention but in it did she state that she was supporting and voting for the Labour party or did she state that she was supporting and voting for Paddy Tipping? After all, it is surely possible that if she does a good job whomever the next PCC after Paddy is, and of whatever political persuasion if any they are, they may decide to retain her services.”
by harrystotle1
Monday, November 26 2012, 9:36PM
“"Although violence against women is being dealt with better, there's still a lot of improvement to be done. More than 40 per cent of all violent crime in both the county and city is domestic violence. This seems ridiculous in the year 2012. We've got to put women's agenda further up and I hope I'm going to be able to help to do that."
Ms Cutland sounds like a disaster from Day One. A cracking appointment from Paddy Tipping.
More than 40% of domestic violence victims are actually men but I suppose this fact doesn't help push Ms Cutland's "women's issues" ( whatever they are ) further up "the agenda".”
by roland
Monday, November 26 2012, 9:02PM
“Evening Mr Badger
Paddy was the labour candidate - I voted for him myself by the way, but that's another matter. In the pre election full page articles which were run by the NEP Ms Cutland was interviewed and clearly stated that she was supporting and voting for Paddy. I thought at the time that a CEO of a charity ought not to show her colours publicly - being "a political" and all that. Perhaps there was a strategy in place..................”
by Neo_MadBadger
Monday, November 26 2012, 8:34PM
“And how exactly has she done that roland? I see no evidence of any party political allegiance in the story.”
by roland
Monday, November 26 2012, 8:00PM
“Has she stepped down from Womens Aid then? She must see this as a long term/stepping stone to something long term if she has - not very wise to publicly nail your political allegiances to one party or another. Especially for a charity CEO.”