Who Does What In Policing?
The public
- Elect the PCC and hold them to account for the service they receive.
- Pay taxes – part of their taxes go to the Home Office to pay for policing in England and Wales.
- The council tax police precept is raised by the PCC to help pay for local policing.
The Government
- Sets national policing priorities
- Sets legislation that governs policing
- Allocates funds to PCCs in England and Wales
Police and Crime Commissioner
- The Police and Crime Commissioner is elected by the public and is accountable to them for the performance of the force.
- Sets the strategy for policing and crime and disorder reduction by publishing a Police and Crime Plan.
- Sets the budget for the police and decides how much local taxpayers must contribute.
- Hires the Chief Constable.
- Commissions services for victims and witnesses, initiatives to reduce crime and improve criminal justice.
Chief Constable
- The Chief Constable leads the officers and staff of Warwickshire Police.
- Responsible for the operational delivery of policing.
- Advises the Police and Crime Commissioner on strategy and budget to meet current threats and risk.
- Has operational independence and complete discretion as to who, or what, should be investigated.
- Is politically independent.
Warwickshire Police
- Led by the Chief Constable.
- Deliver operational policing.
- Protect the public from harm.
- Prevent crime and anti-social behaviour.
- Investigate crime.
- Help victims of crime.
Inspectors
- Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire & Rescue Services monitor and report on forces and policing activity to encourage improvement.
Police and Crime Panel
- Supports and scrutinises the Commissioner and the work of the office.
- Reviews the proposed budget.
