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