Sussex police and crime commissioner elections
The police and crime commissioner (PCC) is elected every 4 years. The first PCC for the Sussex area was elected in 2012.
The PCC’s responsibilities
Include:
- appointing the Chief Constable and holding them to account
- setting the police objectives and priorities in conjunction with the Chief Constable
- setting the force budgets and the police precept for Council Tax
- working with partners to fund community safety activities to tackle crime and disorder
For more detailed information about the role please visit the Sussex PCC website.