Polling stations will spring up across the country on 15 November with the public invited to vote for the first police and crime commissioners (PCCs). Forty-one commissioners will be elected in total – one for each police force area outside London. The commissioners will have powers to set budgets, decide policing priorities, hire and fire chief constables and hold agencies to account.
They represent a move to a US-style democratisation of law enforcement that could offer the potential for greater innovation in tackling crime, including youth crime, by drawing candidates from a range of backgrounds. Police and crime panels will replace police authorities to scrutinise the actions and decisions of commissioners to make sure local priorities are upheld, and will be made up of community representatives (from councils, local agencies and lay members).
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
