Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner
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| Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner | |
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since 9 May 2024 | |
| Police and crime commissioner of Gwent Police | |
| Reports to | Gwent Police and Crime Panel |
| Appointer | Electorate in Gwent Police area |
| Term length | Four years |
| Constituting instrument | Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 |
| Precursor | Gwent Police Authority |
| Inaugural holder | Ian Johnston |
| Formation | 22 November 2012 |
| Deputy | Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner |
| Salary | £73,300 [1] |
| Website | www |
The Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner is the police and crime commissioner for the Gwent Police area, comprising Newport, Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen and Monmouthshire.[2] The current commissioner is Jane Mudd, who represents the Labour Party.[3] The post was first elected in November 2012 and replaced the Gwent Police Authority as part of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.
The first Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner was Ian Johnston.[4] During his period of office, Johnston reopened several police stations across Gwent, and he also launched the force's Victims Charter.[5][6] Johnston was involved in the controversial removal of chief constable Carmel Napier a year into his post.[7] Johnston retired as Police and Crime Commissioner on 7 May 2016.[8]
In June 2016, Labour candidate Jeffrey Cuthbert was elected to the role of commissioner. Cuthbert received a total of 96,030 votes, 30,000 ahead of his nearest rival.[9] Cuthbert was re-elected in May 2021, securing 41.8% of the total first preference vote.[10][11] By March 2024, Cuthbert had reinvested £2 million into community projects in Gwent.[12] Cuthbert announced he would not be contesting the May 2024 elections.[13] Four candidates were nominated to become the third Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner representing Plaid Cymru, Welsh Labour, Welsh Conservatives and Welsh Liberal Democrats at a vote held on 2 May 2024.[14] On 3 May 2024, it was announced that Jane Mudd, Newport Council Leader, was elected.[3] On 8 May 2024, Mudd was officially sworn in.[15]