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