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Police and Crime Commissioners

Police and Crime Commissioners were elected for every police force area in England and Wales, outside London, in November 2012. They are at the vanguard of the Government's crime and policing reforms and are part of a programme of work to decentralise control and to put the public in the driving seat.

Police and Crime Commissioners have responsibility for:

  • Appointing the Chief Constable and holding them to account for the running of their force
  • Setting out a five year Police and Crime Plan based on local priorities (developed in consultation with the Chief Constable, communities and others)
  • Setting the annual local precept and annual force budget

Working in partnership

Commissioners will work collaboratively with justice partners including the CPS. Collective local leadership on crime, justice and community safety will be the key to cutting crime and improving outcomes for local people.