Government to scrap PCCs and reinvest savings into frontline policing jobs
The Home Office confirmed that removing PCCs will reduce governance costs, with at least £20m reinvested annually into neighbourhood policing.
Police and crime commissioners (PCCs) are set to be abolished, with the Government saying the move will save at least £100m and help fund hundreds of frontline policing roles.
The Home Office confirmed that removing PCCs will reduce governance costs, with at least £20m reinvested annually into neighbourhood policing.
According to the department, this funding would be equivalent to supporting 320 constable posts.
Since their introduction in 2012, PCCs were intended to provide public accountability for local forces. However, turnout in PCC elections has remained low, and public awareness limited.
Government figures show two in five people do not know PCCs exist.
Under the new model, the responsibilities of PCCs will be absorbed by regional mayors where possible. In non-mayoral areas, elected council leaders will take on the role.
Arrangements in Wales will be handled separately due to devolved structures.
Ministers said victim and witness support services currently overseen by PCCs will continue without disruption.
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