Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner | |
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Desedheger Kreslu ha Drogober rag Dewnens ha Kernow | |
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since 12 May 2016 | |
Police and crime commissioner of Devon and Cornwall Police | |
Reports to | Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Panel |
Appointer | Electorate of Devon and Cornwall |
Term length | Four years |
Constituting instrument | Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 |
Precursor | Devon and Cornwall Police Authority |
Inaugural holder | Tony Hogg |
Formation | 22 November 2012 |
Deputy | Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner |
Salary | £88,600[1] |
Website | http://www.devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/ |
The Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner (Cornish: Desedheger Kreslu ha Drogober rag Dewnens ha Kernow)[2] is the police and crime commissioner, an elected official tasked with setting out the way crime is tackled by Devon and Cornwall Police in the English counties of Devon and Cornwall. The post was created in November 2012, following an election held on 15 November 2012, and replaced the Devon and Cornwall Police Authority. The current incumbent is Alison Hernandez, who represents the Conservative Party.