Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner

Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner
since 13 May 2021[1]
Police and crime commissioner of Merseyside Police
Reports toMerseyside Police and Crime Panel
AppointerElectorate of Merseyside
Term lengthFour years
Constituting instrumentPolice Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011
PrecursorMerseyside Police Authority
Inaugural holderJane Kennedy
Formation22 November 2012
DeputyDeputy Police and Crime Commissioner
Salary£88,600
Websitemerseysidepcc.info

The Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner is the police and crime commissioner, an elected official tasked with setting out the way crime is tackled by Merseyside Police in the English County of Merseyside. The post was created in November 2012, following an election held on 15 November 2012, and replaced the Merseyside Police Authority. The current incumbent is Emily Spurrell, who was elected on 6 May 2021 and sworn into office on 13 May 2021.[2] Commissioner Spurrell succeeded the inaugural holder, Jane Kennedy.

The Police and Crime Commissioner is required to produce a strategic Police and Crime Plan, setting out the priorities for the Merseyside Police, and their work is scrutinised by the Merseyside Police and Crime Panel, composed of elected councillors from the five local authorities of Merseyside.

List of Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioners

Name Political Party Date
Jane Kennedy Labour 22 November 2012 - March 2019
Independent March 2019 - 12 May 2021
Emily Spurrell Labour Co-op 13 May 2021 - present

Powers and functions

The powers and functions of the Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner are derived from the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, replacing those of the Merseyside Police Authority. The main functions are to:[3]

  • secure an efficient and effective police force for Merseyside
  • appoint the chief constable of Merseyside Police and, if necessary, dismiss them
  • set the police and crime objectives for Merseyside through a Police and Crime Plan
  • set the annual budget and precept level
  • contribute to the national and international policing capabilities set out by the Home Secretary; and
  • bring together community safety and criminal justice partners, to make sure local priorities are joined up

Election Results

2024 Merseyside police and crime commissioner election[4][5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Co-op Emily Spurrell 152,640 61.7 +4.9
Conservative Bob Teesdale 35,221 14.2 −8.6
Green Amanda Onwuemene 31,330 12.7 N/A
Liberal Democrats Christopher Carubia 28,093 11.4 −5.2
Turnout 251,600 23.9 −7.0
Rejected ballots 4,316 1.7 -1.8
Labour Co-op hold Swing 6.7
Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner election, 2021[2][6]
Party Candidate 1st round 2nd round 1st round votesTransfer votes, 2nd round
Total Of round Transfers Total Of round
Labour Co-op Emily Elizabeth Spurrell 178,875 56.88%
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Conservative Bob Teesdale 71,961 22.88%
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Liberal Democrats Kristofor Iain Brown 51,979 16.53%
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Reform UK Malcolm James Webster 11,662 4.83%
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Turnout 314,477 29.72%
Rejected ballots 11,616 3.56%
Total votes 326,093 30.82%
Registered electors 1,058,029
Labour hold
Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner election, 2016[7]
Party Candidate 1st round 2nd round 1st round votesTransfer votes, 2nd round
Total Of round Transfers Total Of round
Labour Jane Kennedy 186,661 61.76%
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Conservative David Burgess 54,000 17.87%
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Liberal Democrats Christopher Carubia 34,625 11.46%
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Green John Coyne 26,967 8.92%
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Turnout 302,253
Rejected ballots 11,754 3.74%
Total votes 325,761
Registered electors
Labour hold
Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner election, 2012[8]
Party Candidate 1st round 2nd round 1st round votesTransfer votes, 2nd round
Total Of round Transfers Total Of round
Labour Jane Kennedy 70,884 56.18%
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Conservative Geoff Gubb 15,870 12.58%
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Independent Kiron Reid 14,379 11.40%
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Liberal Democrats Paula Keaveney 9,192 7.29%
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UKIP Hilary Jane Jones 8,704 6.90%
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English Democrat Paul Duane Rimmer 7,142 5.66%
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Turnout 126,171 12.44%
Rejected ballots 2,915 2.31%
Total votes 129,086 12.73%
Registered electors 1,014,183
Labour win

References

  1. ^ Manning, Craig (13 May 2021). "Merseyside Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell takes oath". Wirral Globe. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Elections results 2021: Emily Spurrell elected as Merseyside PCC". BBC News. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Role of the PCC". Association of Police and Crime Commissioners. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  4. ^ https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/media/8127/Statement-of-Persons-Nominated-PCC-2024/pdf/PCC_-_Statement_of_Persons_Nominated.pdf?m=1712338011280
  5. ^ "Election results". Liverpool City Council. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Election results for Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner for the Merseyside Area Thursday 6th May 2021". Liverpool City Council. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  7. ^ "Election results for Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner for the Merseyside Area Thursday 5th May 2016". Liverpool City Council. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  8. ^ "Election results for Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner for the Merseyside Area Thursday 6th May 2021". Liverpool City Council. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2021.