Essex Police and Crime Commissioner
The Essex Police and Crime Commissioner is the police and crime commissioner, an elected official tasked with setting out the way crime is tackled by Essex Police in the English County of Essex. The post was created in November 2012, following an election held on 15 November 2012, and replaced the Essex Police Authority. The current incumbent is Roger Hirst, who represents the Conservative Party.
| Essex Police and Crime Commissioner | |
|---|---|
| Police and crime commissioner of Essex Police | |
| Reports to | Essex Police and Crime Panel |
| Appointer | Electorate of Essex |
| Term length | Four years |
| Constituting instrument | Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 |
| Precursor | Essex Police Authority |
| Inaugural holder | Nick Alston |
| Formation | November 2012 |
| Deputy | Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner |
| Salary | £85,000 |
List of Essex Police and Crime Commissioners
| Name | Political party | Dates in office |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Alston | Conservative Party | 15 November 2012 to 5 May 2016 |
| Roger Hirst | Conservative Party | 6 May 2016 to present |
References
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