The North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner is the police and crime commissioner, an elected official tasked with setting out the way crime is tackled by North Wales Police in the Welsh principal areas of Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd and Wrexham. The post was created in November 2012, following an election held on 15 November 2012, and replaced the North Wales Police Authority. The current incumbent is Andy Dunbobbin, who represents the Labour Party.[1]
North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner | |
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since 13 May 2021 | |
Police and crime commissioner of North Wales Police | |
Reports to | North Wales Police and Crime Panel |
Appointer | Electorate of Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Anglesey and Wrexham. |
Term length | Four years |
Constituting instrument | Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 |
Precursor | North Wales Police Authority |
Inaugural holder | Winston Roddick |
Formation | 22 November 2012 |
Deputy | Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner |
Salary | £73,300 (as determined by the Home Office) |
Website | www |
List of North Wales Police and Crime Commissioners
editName | Portrait | Political party | From | To | |
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Winston Roddick | Independent | 22 November 2012 | 11 May 2016 | ||
Arfon Jones | Plaid Cymru | 12 May 2016 | 12 May 2021 | ||
Andy Dunbobbin | Labour | 13 May 2021 | Incumbent |
References
edit- ^ Hemming, Jez (9 May 2021). "Andy Dunbobbin elected as new North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner". North Wales Live. Retrieved 13 May 2021.