Scrapping commissioner's role 'not efficient business'

County police and crime chief speaks out

- Sentinel Reporter

STAFFORDSHIRE’S Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has raised some concerns after the Government announced the role will be axed in the coming years.

Ben Adams was reelected to the position last year - but will not be contesting a third term in 2028 following the national announcement last week.

Home Office minister Sarah Jones said the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) role, introduced in November 2012, had not worked, with the public having little awareness of who their PCC is, and is showing little sign in improving confidence in police.

Their powers will be transferred to regional mayors or policing and crime boards made up of local council leaders.