The role of a Police and Crime Commissioner.

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00:00Your voice counts in policing. You can influence how your police service works through your

00:10police and crime commissioner who is elected by you. He or she acts as a bridge between

00:17you, the public and your local police service. The role of the police and crime commissioner

00:23is to be the voice of the people and hold the police to account. Every police force

00:29in England and Wales is held to account by a police and crime commissioner or in some

00:35areas by a mayor. Their responsibilities include setting the police budget and the police priorities

00:43which are published in their police and crime plan. They also appoint the chief constable.

00:50The chief constable is responsible for making operational policing decisions with the PCC

00:57providing strategic oversight to ensure progress is made against local priorities. PCCs are

01:06answerable to you, the public. Police and crime commissioners are helping to improve

01:12the local criminal justice system to support victims of crime and reduce re-offending.

01:19They work closely with a wide range of organisations including local councils, health services

01:27and voluntary and community groups to deliver a joined-up approach to community safety,

01:34preventing and reducing crime. Ultimately their job is to help make your community safer.

01:42Police and crime commissioners also help local emergency services including police, fire

01:48and rescue and ambulance services to work together more closely. In parts of England

01:55they are also responsible for how local fire and rescue services are run. If you have questions

02:02or concerns about the way policing is delivered in your area or you want to highlight issues

02:08or concerns about community safety, you can contact your police and crime commissioner

02:14and speak directly with them or their team via their website.