The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is the local governing body for policing in our area. The PCC has an over-arching duty to secure an effective and efficient police force.
The PCC has three main roles, which are to:
- Set the priorities for policing
- Decide the budget for West Midlands Police
- Hold the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police to account.
In order to fulfil these roles, the PCC has a range of powers and responsibilities.
- The PCC must produce a Police and Crime Plan that sets out:
- Their policing objectives
- The policing that is to be provided
- The financial resources that are to be available for policing
- How policing performance will be measured
- Must set the policing "precept", which is the part of local council tax that goes to policing
- Can appoint and, if necessary, dismiss the Chief Constable
- Can make Crime and Disorder Reduction Grants
- Has an oversight role in how complaints against the police are managed
- Must keep under review opportunities for collaboration
- Has duties relating to national criminal threats, safeguarding of children, and consulting the public
- Has a role in ensuring the effectiveness of the wider criminal justice system
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, like other PCCs, is scrutinised and supported by a separate Police and Crime Panel. The West Midlands Police and Crime Panel is made up of twelve councillors from across the West Midlands and two independent members.
Visit website: www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk
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