West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
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The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is the police and crime commissioner of the West Midlands Police.
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner | |
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since 13 May 2021 | |
Police and crime commissioner of West Midlands Police | |
Reports to | West Midlands Police and Crime Panel |
Appointer | Electorate of West Midlands |
Term length | Four years |
Constituting instrument | Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 |
Precursor | West Midlands Police Authority |
Inaugural holder | Bob Jones |
Formation | 22 November 2012 (2012-11-22) |
Salary | £101,900[1] |
Website | www |
The PCC's official office is in Lloyd House, the West Midlands Police's headquarters, in Birmingham.[2]
The PCC role was set to be abolished with effect from 7 May 2024, with its functions transferred to the Mayor of the West Midlands.[3] However, PCC Simon Foster won a High Court judicial review of the decision, with Mr. Justice Swift saying "The home secretary did not, when consulting, provide sufficient information to permit an intelligent and informed response." A government spokesperson said permission to appeal would be sought. Foster said he expected an election would take place in May.[4] The appeal was dismissed and the election was held on 2 May 2024.[5]