A Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is a person elected by the public to make sure the police do a good job. They speak up for the people, lead the fight against crime, and can be held responsible if things don’t go well.
What do they do?
- Listen to your concerns and make sure your community’s policing needs are met.
- Decide the direction for the police and how money is spent.
- Work with others to prevent crime and help people who have broken the law not do it again.
- Make sure the police respond quickly and keep everyone safe.
- Speak up for victims and vulnerable people so they are not forgotten.
- Make sure everyone is treated fairly under the law.
- Spend money wisely and make sure the police give good value.
Money and Budget
- They allocate the money the police get from the government and set the policing part of the council tax.
- They decide how that money is used.
- They commission services that help reduce crime.
Police and Crime Panel
The PCC's work is overseen by the Police and Crime Panel. This is made up of 11 people from local councils, and two independent members. They make sure the PCC is doing their job properly and delivering the Police and Crime Plan.