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Police and Crime Commissioner
On 15th November 2012, Surrey residents will have the chance to go to the polls to elect the county’s first Police and Crime Commissioner. This influential figure will be responsible for overseeing the work of Surrey Police and holding the Chief Constable to account on behalf of residents.
The Commissioner:
- will be elected for four-year terms of office
- will set the police budget, the police share of council tax and the local ‘Police and Crime Plan’ which sets out the overall strategy for policing in the area
- will be scrutinised by a ‘Police and Crime Panel’ involving local councillors and members of the public
The Commissioner will directly replace Surrey Police Authority, the group of 17 councillors and independent members of the public that currently oversees Surrey Police.
The Police Authority will continue to work as normal until the election, with the Policing Plan and budget for next year being set as before. The Authority’s support staff will be working over the next year to make the necessary arrangements to make the transition to the Police and Crime Commissioner as smooth as possible. We will provide regular updates about this process of transition and its implications for the residents of Surrey via the press, via twitter @SurreyPA and via this webpage.
Interested in standing as a Commissioner?
Click here to access useful information and resources for anyone considering running for the Police and Crime Commissioner vacancy in Surrey.
Information for partner organisations
PCCs – what partners need to know
Police and Crime Commissioners - A guide for councils
Police and Crime Commissioners – A guide for Community Safety Partnerships
Police and Crime Panels – Guidance on role and composition
Surrey Police Authority also produces regular newsletters which it circulates to partner organisations in the county as we continue with the transition process. You can read them here:
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