Want to know who is standing in the Police & Crime Commissioner Elections across the East Midlands? What does a PCC actually do anyway? They have some big responsibilities, but first it's up to you on May 5th to decide who you think is best up for the job. These few pages have been created to explain more about the role and help you decide who to vote for.
Their creation in 2012 was controversial, but a week tomorrow polls will open to elect Police & Crime Commissioners for every police force in the East Midlands.
The role was designed to elect one person to be in charge of holding Chief Constables to account, and setting out how to fight crime. But after Derbyshire recorded the lowest voter turnout in the region first time around, do people really know or care what a PCC is? Chris Halpin has been finding out.
In 2012, Derbyshire had the lowest Police & Crime Commissioner Election turnout in the East Midlands. Can 2016’s candidates change that?
Find out who is standing to become Police & Crime Commissioner in Northamptonshire, and for links to learn more about each candidate.
Find out who is standing to become Police & Crime Commissioner in Lincolnshire, and for links to learn more about each candidate.