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West Mercia Police and Crime Panel
The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 created a directly elected Police and Crime Commissioner within each force area in England and Wales outside London.
The Commissioners' main responsibilities are:
- setting the strategic direction and accountability for policing
- holding the Chief Constable to account
- working with partners to prevent and tackle crime and re-offending
- contributing to resourcing of policing response to regional and national threats
- ensuring value for money
More information about Police and Crime Commissioner can be found on