Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner | |
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Police and crime commissioner of Cleveland Police | |
Reports to | Cleveland Police and Crime Panel |
Appointer | Electorate of Cleveland |
Term length | Four years |
Constituting instrument | Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 |
Precursor | Cleveland Police Authority |
Inaugural holder | Barry Coppinger |
Formation | November 2012 |
Deputy | Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner |
Salary | £85,000 |
The Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner is the police and crime commissioner, an elected official tasked with setting out the way crime is tackled by Cleveland Police in the English County of Cleveland. The post was created in November 2012, following an election held on 15 November 2012, and replaced the Cleveland Police Authority. The current incumbent is Barry Coppinger, who represents the Labour Party.