Want to know who is standing in the Police & Crime Commissioner Elections across the 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 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 Staffordshire recorded the lowest voter turnout in the country first time around, do people really know or care what a PCC is? Chris Halpin has been finding out.
Staffordshire had the lowest Police & Crime Commissioner Election turnout in the country in 2012. How will 2016’s candidates change that?
Find out who is standing to become Police & Crime Commissioner in Warwickshire, and for links to learn more about each candidate.
Find out who is standing to become Police & Crime Commissioner in Staffordshire, and for links to learn more about each candidate.