Cumbria's former Police and Crime Commissioner has looked back on his term in office.
Richard Rhodes announced he was retiring earlier this year, ahead of last week's PCC elections.
His stint didn't begin well, with a fallout about using public money for chauffeur driven vehicles.
However, he oversaw the creation of a sexual assault referral centre for Cumbria; and improved CCTV coverage across the county.
The 74-year old didn't put himself up for re-election as he wanted to spend more time with his family - Peter McCall now has the job.
Mr. Rhodes said: “Three and half years ago when I was elected there wasn’t a job profile. Very quickly I came to understand that while the Constabulary was good at tackling crime and anti-social behaviour there was a particular need to improve services for victims. Furthermore, Cumbria was only one of only two police force areas in the country that did not have a sexual assault referral centre. I am particularly proud that together with multi-agency partners we now have an excellent service supporting victims giving consistent and comprehensive support when they are at their most vulnerable.
“In 2013 there was the real prospect of all the CCTVs cameras being switched off in the county. I am pleased by working with the Constabulary and the six local district councils that we now have one of the best systems in the country. The new system based at Police HQ is making a real difference to proactively fighting crime and supporting police officers and PCSOs in the line of duty.
“I am pleased to be undertaking some pioneering ways of tackling crime and supporting victims through commissioning projects, aimed at providing early intervention to families experiencing domestic abuse. This in turn reduces reducing the risks of adolescence violence and offending.
“An innovative programme aimed at addressing and changing the behaviours of perpetrators of hate crime and domestic abuse has also been introduced. In addition, the programme called Dignity in Dementia helps to improve the well-being and reduce risks and potential harm experienced by individuals with dementia, as well as providing support for family carers.
“The last 12 months has been especially challenging financially. Recently, I met with the Home Secretary Rt.Hon. Theresa May MP and explained in detail the financial difficulties for Cumbria should there be any radical changes to the funding formula."