Bolton's new police district commander has spoken about her passion to make the borough's roads safer.

Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley will be working with partners using data, and listening to community concerns to identify "high-harm routes" and reach "tangible solutions".

Increased police presence on roads was also promised, in order to combat speeding and other "key causes" of road traffic collisions.

Ch Supt Critchley began her career in Tameside in 2003.

Her inspiration to join the police stemmed from spending summers working in a law firm, and a desire to protect the victims that she saw involved in criminal cases.

After coming across an armed robbery, Ch Supt Critchley was motivated to join the serious organised crime group with a specific focus on robbery.

She has worked in a variety of roles across force intelligence and the serious crime division.

In the last four years, she has led teams across the City of Manchester and Stockport, undertaking both operational and detective portfolios.

Ch Supt Critchley is also said to have the aim of decreasing retail crime in Bolton.

She said: "I am delighted to serve Bolton as the new district commander.

"There is a great sense of unity and positivity throughout the district that I am excited to be a part of.

"My team are vital to success, and I will be working hard to foster an environment for staff to be able to bring their ideas forward.

"Communities are essential to preventing and solving crime, and it is my belief that the best policing work is done when the community get involved and we work together.

"It is important that the public keep an open dialogue and report any criminal acts to us and let us know what is happening in their area.

"If you see officers as they are out and about, say hello, and remember we’re here to make the community safer for you.

"There are already plans in place to work closely alongside partners to tackle criminal acts that matter the most to you."

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