Emma Foody was appointed as Nottinghamshire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner in June 2020. As Deputy PCC, Emma assists in the delivery of the PCC’s wider responsibilities to ensure Nottinghamshire Police is effective and efficient, with specific leadership responsibilities in helping and supporting victims, protecting and safeguarding vulnerable people, strengthening links with the regional criminal justice board and community engagement. A University of Nottingham History and Politics graduate, Emma was formerly External Affairs Manager at the National Housing Federation and previously worked as Quality and Performance Officer for the North East Ambulance Service, with responsibility for auditing 999 calls and ensuring they were handled safely and professionally. Prior to this, she worked as a 999 Emergency Call Handler for the North East Ambulance Service. Since 2017, Emma has served as Regional Director of The Labour Party and until recently was a sitting magistrate. Emma and I have known one another since 2011, she's an intelligent and engaging person and highly equipped to take on such a role. Hear how she's travelled the world from America to Australia electioneering and what she hopes to achieve in her new role.