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Police and Crime Commissioners (About PCCs (Four core functions…
Police and Crime Commissioners
About PCCs
The aim is to cut crime and to ensure the police force is effective
PCCs are elected representatives who oversee how crime is tackled in a police force area.
Were established under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.
Four core
functions
Appointing the Chief Constable, and holding him or her to account for the running of the force
If necessary, suspending the Chief Constable or calling on him or her to retire or resign
Setting out a five-year Police and Crime Plan determining local policing priorities
Setting the annual local precept and annual force budget
Replaced police authorities in 2012 and were intended to bring a public voice to policing.
The Home Office is planning to widen the PCC role
Their purpose was to adjust policing.
The Policing and Crime Act 2017 introduced opportunities for PCCs to take on responsibility for fire and rescue governance
The idea of giving local people more of a say in how the police in their area are run had been championed for years by some Conservatives as a way of boosting local democracy
Police and Crime Plan 2017-2021 Wiltshire
Priority One: Prevent crime and keep people safe
Priority Two: Protect the most vulnerable people in society
Priority Three: Put victims, witnesses and communities at the heart of everything we do
Priority Four: Secure a quality police service that is trusted and efficient
Recommendations
PCCs should have a much greater influence in achieving improvement as some chief officers fail to follow national requirements
As part of the essential drive to engage voters, the recommendation is that a first-past-the post system be introduced in time for the 2020 elections
PCCs are given greater discretion to offer higher pay for the Chief Constable post
The Police funding formula needs to be updated
All PCCs elected need putting the highest priority on engaging with their electorates to ensure that the increased public accountability which PCCs continues to be strengthened
Pros&Cons
It simplifies the system
Has authority to appoint or remove the chief constable.