Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner
The Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner is the police and crime commissioner, an elected official tasked with setting out the way crime is tackled by Cheshire Police in the English County of Cheshire. The post was created in November 2012, following an election held on 15 November 2012, and replaced the Cheshire Police Authority. The current incumbent is David Keane, who represents the Labour Party.
| Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner | |
|---|---|
| Police and crime commissioner of Cheshire Police | |
| Reports to | Cheshire Police and Crime Panel |
| Appointer | Electorate of Cheshire |
| Term length | Four years |
| Constituting instrument | Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 |
| Precursor | Cheshire Police Authority |
| Inaugural holder | John Dwyer |
| Formation | November 2012 |
| Salary | £75,000 |
List of Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioners
| Name | Political party | Dates in office |
|---|---|---|
| John Dwyer | Conservative Party | 15 November 2012 to 5 May 2016 |
| David Keane | Labour Party | 5 May 2016 to present |
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