Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner
Elected police official for the former county of Cleveland in England
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The Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner is the police and crime commissioner (PCC), an elected official tasked with setting out the way crime is tackled by Cleveland Police in the area of the former county of Cleveland in England. The post was created in November 2012, following an election held on 15 November 2012, and replaced the Cleveland Police Authority. The incumbent PCC is Matt Storey, who was elected in May 2024.[1] The Office of the Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner currently employs 35 staff.[2]
Reports toCleveland Police and Crime Panel
AppointerElectorate of the former county of Cleveland
Term lengthFour years
Constituting instrumentPolice Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011
| Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner | |
|---|---|
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since 9 May 2024 | |
| Police and crime commissioner of Cleveland Police | |
| Reports to | Cleveland Police and Crime Panel |
| Appointer | Electorate of the former county of Cleveland |
| Term length | Four years |
| Constituting instrument | Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 |
| Precursor | Cleveland Police Authority |
| Inaugural holder | Barry Coppinger |
| Formation | 22 November 2012 |
| Deputy | Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner |
| Salary | £73,300 |
| Website | www |
List of Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioners
| Name | Political party | From | To | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Coppinger | Labour | 22 November 2012 | 8 September 2020[3] | |
| Lisa Oldroyd (acting) | Independent | 15 September 2020 | 12 May 2021 | |
| Steve Turner | Conservative | 13 May 2021[4] | 8 May 2024 | |
| Matt Storey | Labour Co-op | 9 May 2024 | Incumbent | |
Elections
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Co-op | Matt Storey | 65,418 | |||
| Conservative | Steve Turner | 58,977 | |||