| West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner | |
|---|---|
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 |
| Salary | £101,900[1] |
| Website | www |
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is the police and crime commissioner of the West Midlands Police.
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]
- ^ "Role of the PCC". The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Contact". West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "The West Midlands Combined Authority (Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2024". legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "West Midlands PCC wins case to stop his powers being given to Tory mayor". The Guardian. Press Association. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "PCC election will go ahead in May". West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner. 22 March 2024. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.