How often are police commissioners elected?
How often are police commissioners elected?
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are elected every four years and the last election was held in 2021 (delayed from 2020 due to the pandemic).
Who is the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside?
Emily Spurrell
Emily Spurrell is Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Emily Spurrell was elected on 8th May 2021, after securing 57% of the public vote.
How long do police and crime commissioners serve?
four-year
Commissioners have a set four-year term of office. There is no limit on the number of terms which a PCC can serve. Elections use the supplementary vote system: voters mark the ballot paper with their first and second choices of candidate.
What do PCCs do?
PCCs are elected to make sure that local police meet the needs of the community. the police budget. the amount of Council Tax charged for the police.
Who brought in police and crime commissioner?
Home secretary Theresa May, who introduced the role, says PCCs “have engaged with the public over the past three-and-a-half years in ways that police authorities never did or could”.
Who is the chief constable of Merseyside police?
Serena Kennedy
| Merseyside Police | |
|---|---|
| Police Community Support Officers | 407 |
| Police and Crime Commissioner responsible | Emily Spurrell |
| Agency executive | Serena Kennedy, Chief Constable |
| Basic Command Units | 5 |
Who is the PCC of Liverpool?
The post was created in November 2012, following an election held on 15 November 2012, and replaced the Merseyside Police Authority. The current incumbent is Emily Spurrell, who was elected on 6 May 2021 and sworn into office on 13 May 2021. Commissioner Spurrell succeeded the inaugural holder, Jane Kennedy.
What does a police and crime commissioner actually do?
The role of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is to be the voice of the people and hold the police to account. They are responsible for the totality of policing. They are elected by the public to hold Chief Constables and the force to account, making the police answerable to the communities they serve.
How do I contact the police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside?
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside, Mather Avenue, Allerton, L18 9TG 0151 777 5155 [email protected] We are NOT the police. For emergencies call 999 or for non emergencies call 101.
Do the people of Merseyside deserve better policing?
You can’t have policing on the cheap and the people of Merseyside deserve better. Despite promises of more police officers, there is still a long way to go to replace the numbers we have lost, which is why I will fight to get more police officers, Police Community Support Officers and staff back onto the streets of Merseyside.
What does Merseyside PCC role mean to you?
As Merseyside PCC, Ms Spurrell is responsible for ensuring that the region’s police force is run effectively and efficiently. The elected representatives replaced police authorities in 2012 and are intended to bring a public voice to policing.
What did 2020 look like for Merseyside?
2020 was a year like no other for Merseyside and the whole of the UK. But something that didn’t change was our region yet again being let down by a Tory Government, too focussed on supporting their friends and under investing in our communities across Merseyside.
