ANSAR Ali has been an Independent Member of Cambridgeshire Police Authority since 2008 and is currently chairman of the authority’s custody visitors panel, having previously served as chairman of the human resources and training panel.

Mr Ali, from Peterborough, says he does not intend to claim the full salary for the post if elected.

He is a member of Police Authority Inspections, having carried out assignments on behalf of Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary and the Audit Commission.

Mr Ali wants to spearhead efforts to tackle crime and community safety challenges in all its forms, working in partnership with the public and all the stakeholders.

He says the role should be free from party politics and should rest with someone who can reflect the feelings of the public.