'I just know I have a job to do'
A leading police figure has opened up about the struggles of dealing with hate and 'vile' comments as a woman working in public service. Nottinghamshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry has talked about the moments when she found it difficult to face the negativity on social media.
She said: "I am quite sensitive. I struggled at first. People can sit and think they can say many things behind their keyboards.""I get a lot of hate because I am a political woman. I am a politician.Despite this, she believes more women should work in public service. She explained why, with no hesitation: "Women are much better at doing this job.When times got hard, PCC Henry said she reminded herself 'I have a job to do'.
Looking forward to 2023, PCC Henry said she wants to work close with communities across Nottinghamshire. She also said: "I care about the young people. She added: "Building that trust between communities and the police is very important to me." PCC Henry said she has created her rule of the 'five Ts' - trust, team, together, tomorrow and transparency.
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