Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner | |
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since 9 May 2024 | |
Police and crime commissioner of Northumbria Police | |
Reports to | Northumbria Police and Crime Panel |
Appointer | Electorate of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear |
Term length | Four years |
Constituting instrument | Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 |
Precursor | Northumbria Police Authority |
Inaugural holder | Vera Baird |
Formation | 22 November 2012 |
Deputy | None |
Salary | £88,600 |
Website | northumbria-pcc |
The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is an elected official in the United Kingdom. The office was created in November 2012 following the enactment of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011. The PCC is tasked with the governance of the Northumbria Police, responsible for the metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear, and the ceremonial county of Northumberland. Susan Dungworth is the current PCC.