A comprehensive document containing a wealth of information about the role of Leicestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has been published online.
The document is aimed specifically at those considering, or already selected by political parties, to succeed Sir Clive Loader in the PCC elections next Spring.
It also contains a range of information about the role of a PCC and Sir Clive’s achievements which will be of interest to the public.
Paul Stock, the Chief Executive for the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner, said he hoped the document would provide valuable information for anyone considering standing in next year’s elections.
He said: “The principle intention of the pack is to provide as much information as possible about the role of PCC and about policing in Leicestershire. Other documents will be produced between now and the election and my intention is to make sure these are readily available to candidates as well. One such document will be designed to outline the partnership landscape across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, hugely important in the achievement of strategic outcomes across policing and the criminal justice sector.
“This initial document sets out the constitutional responsibilities of a PCC, from setting a precept and writing a police and crime plan to commissioning services and holding the Chief Constable to account.
“In some ways it also provides a record of the many achievements of Sir Clive over the last three years, from creating the country’s first Youth Commission to the very recent injection of more than £1m to help enhance the work conducted by all partner agencies to tackle Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE).
“In addition, we hope it will also be read by the general public who will be going to the polls next May to choose a successor to Sir Clive and who may be surprised to learn the full extent of the role and responsibilities of a Police and Crime Commissioner.”
The 50-page document sets out details of the force, its history, how it is currently structured, and facts and figures about its performance. It also examines the constitutional role of a PCC, the relationship between a PCC and a Chief Constable, and about the PCC’s responsibility to scrutinise the work of the force on behalf of the public. It also refers to the role of other agencies and boards, including the Police and Crime Panel.
It also contains a section about how the PCC and the Force work together in many areas of business, the challenges faced, how victims are supported and cared for and the overall budget allocated for policing.
Elections to appoint a successor to Sir Clive are likely to take place on 5 May next year.
Download and read the document.
More information for candidates can be found on our Election Information page.
Posted on Monday 9th May 2016