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00:00Your voice counts in policing. You can influence how your police service works through your
00:10police and crime commissioner who is elected by you. He or she acts as a bridge between
00:17you, the public and your local police service. The role of the police and crime commissioner
00:23is to be the voice of the people and hold the police to account. Every police force
00:29in England and Wales is held to account by a police and crime commissioner or in some
00:35areas by a mayor. Their responsibilities include setting the police budget and the police priorities
00:43which are published in their police and crime plan. They also appoint the chief constable.
00:50The chief constable is responsible for making operational policing decisions with the PCC
00:57providing strategic oversight to ensure progress is made against local priorities. PCCs are
01:06answerable to you, the public. Police and crime commissioners are helping to improve
01:12the local criminal justice system to support victims of crime and reduce re-offending.
01:19They work closely with a wide range of organisations including local councils, health services
01:27and voluntary and community groups to deliver a joined-up approach to community safety,
01:34preventing and reducing crime. Ultimately their job is to help make your community safer.
01:42Police and crime commissioners also help local emergency services including police, fire
01:48and rescue and ambulance services to work together more closely. In parts of England
01:55they are also responsible for how local fire and rescue services are run. If you have questions
02:02or concerns about the way policing is delivered in your area or you want to highlight issues
02:08or concerns about community safety, you can contact your police and crime commissioner
02:14and speak directly with them or their team via their website.