Police and crime commissioners (PCCs) have had a chequered history since coming into being in late 2012. Billed as introducing democracy to local policing, they have been branded by some commentators as expensive and ineffective. Labour has pledged to do away with them altogether if it wins the next general election.
Despite the concerns, Revolving Doors Agency and the Transition to Adulthood Alliance (T2A) have, through their First Generation project, pulled together examples of where PCCs across England and Wales are delivering promising practice in working with young people and young adults.
Some PCCs have shown real innovation in their efforts to cut crime, end "revolving door" offending, and improve responses to young adults and people with multiple needs who frequently come into contact with the police.
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