Deputies confirmed at Police and Crime Panel

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Dan Price has appointed two deputies, Gemma Southern and Jane Whalen.

The two deputies were confirmed at the Police and Crime Panel meeting which was held today, 19 July 2024.

Police and Crime Commissioner, Dan Price said:

“Jane and Gemma are senior leaders with complementary areas of expertise across the voluntary and private sector.

"Working together as a job share makes sense for them personally and professionally, and I’m proud to be the first PCC to be able to offer this arrangement.

"As a team, they will support me to deliver on my election promises and priorities.”

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Editors notes

Public accountability for the delivery and performance of the police service is placed into the hands of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) on behalf of the electorate.

The Commissioner has wider responsibilities than those relating solely to the police force, including:

• The ability to provide or commission services intended to help victims and witnesses of crime and anti-social behaviour. • The ability to provide or commission services that will secure, or contribute to securing, crime and disorder reduction. • The ability to bring together Community Safety Partnerships at the force level. • A duty to ensure that all collaboration agreements with other Commissioners and forces deliver value for money or enhance the effectiveness of policing capabilities and resilience. • A wider responsibility for the enhancement of the delivery of criminal justice in their area.