PCCs: the final countdown Current activity and future plans Adam Slonecki Police Reform Unit

15 63 days to go Thursday November Elections PCCs: the final countdown

Elections: facts and figures PCCs: the final countdown Elections: facts and figures The ‘Notice of election’ will open the nominations on 8 October; nominations will close on 19 October. The elections are governed by secondary legislation: the Home Office has made more than 250 pages of legislation over the past 12 months Elections based on supplementary vote system, as for Mayor of London 41 Police Area Returning Officers co-ordinating elections across more than 31,000 polling stations for an electorate of 36 million people Monday 19 November: all names of elected PCCs known

Elections Home Office publicity: the role of PCCs PCCs: the final countdown Elections Home Office publicity: the role of PCCs Research Top issues of interest to the public: - irritating crimes and ASB Most important PCC duties: ensuring value for money prioritising the crime of most concern to the community Repetition of election constituted memorable call to action Campaign: 5 to 24 October Outdoor posters Choosemypc.org.uk - general PCC information Freephone number pre-ordering candidate booklet candidate pages postcode search Channel 4 promotion Online film and forum Poll cards EC website

Elections Electoral Commission: how and where to vote PCCs: the final countdown Elections Electoral Commission: how and where to vote Campaign runs from 22 October to 15 November, on radio, on TV, and online National door drop to every household in England (outside London) and Wales Aboutmyvote. co.uk - explanation of PCCs - explanation of supplementary vote system and guide to ballot paper - information in the register newsletter HO website

Elections: who will the PCCs be? (1) PCCs: the final countdown Elections: who will the PCCs be? (1) Approx 134 candidates identified so far - The Labour Party: candidates in 41 PFAs - Conservative Party in 36 - Liberal Democrats in 6 40 independent candidates in 22 of the 41 areas Smaller parties, including UKIP (3), English Democrats (6) and the political wing of the English Defence League (1) Overall, 19% of PCC candidates are women. Striking individual candidates include: - Lord Prescott (Humberside) - Air Chief Marshal Sir Clive Loader - Lord Toby Jug – Monster Raving Loony Party - Jane Kennedy, Vera Baird, Michael Mates

Elections: who will the PCCs be? (2) Previous experience All candidates Conservative Labour Independent Local politics 56 (49%) 20 (59%) 21 (53%) 6 (21%) Policing 19 (17%) 4 (12%) 1 (3%) 13 (45%) National politics 12 (10%) 10 (25%) Other criminal justice 10 (9%) 2 (6%) 3 (8%) 3 (10%) Military 8 (7%) 6 (18%) Business 5 (4%) Other 0 (0%) 2 (7%) Total (with data available) 115 34 40 29

Communications . . . . . . for candidates details of PCC pay PCCs: the final countdown Communications . . . . . . for candidates criteria for standing for election details of PCC pay information on the oath 50 briefings over four themes the role of the PCC national landscape partnership working national policy and strategies HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

Communications . . . . . . for the public PCCs: the final countdown Communications . . . . . . for the public Role of the Police and Crime Commissioner Information on the elections PCC salary details Postcode link to local force Accountability News releases and speeches How to complain

Communications . . . . . . for partners Regular update bulletin PCCs: the final countdown Communications . . . . . . for partners Regular update bulletin Guidance on consulting victims Guidance on partnership working - with health care services - with the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector - with the criminal justice system Information on commissioning services for community safety

Communications beyond the Home Office PCCs: the final countdown Communications beyond the Home Office Police Superintendents’ Association (TopOfTheCops.com)

Police and Crime Panels PCCs: the final countdown Police and Crime Panels The story so far . . . Notification received from all 37 police force areas in England, councillors appointed, and arrangements made Wales: later deadline than England, but three force areas have submitted their nominations and fourth expected soon All panels are appointing independents Home Secretary is considering requests from 11 panels for co-option of additional councillors to secure balance All panels are as balanced as is reasonably practicable Some shadow panels have already met

Police and Crime Panels PCCs: the final countdown Police and Crime Panels Changes in Police and Crime Panel (Precepts and Chief Constable) Regulations 2012 Precept –setting timetable What: PCC’s deadline for informing the PCP of their proposed precept now moved to 1 February Why: More time to prepare budget; PCC will be able to base their precept proposal on more accurate funding information Veto powers What: Requirement to hold a confirmation hearing and publish a report in relation to the second candidate Why: To ensure that all candidates for appointment as chief constable are subject to the same level of scrutiny Budget regulations

Proposed precept to PCPs Police and crime plan published PCCs: the final countdown The first 100 (ish) days PCCs take office Proposed precept to PCPs 15 Nov 22 Nov 12/13 Dec 1 February 31 March PCCs elected PCC Home Office event Police and crime plan published PCCs can take oath any time in first two months, but cannot act in the office of PCC until they’ve done so

Interference from government PCCs: the final countdown The first 100 days Evolving landscape Revised role for Home Office in new landscape Engagement plan Greater contribution from other departments College of Policing starts on 1 December 2012 PCCs’ regular meeting with Home Secretary Support in a new role Interference from government Media handling plan

National PCC involvement PCCs: the final countdown National PCC involvement Accountable on local priorities, but opportunities for representation on: College of Policing National Crime Agency New IT company Value for Money National Police Air Service Force contribution to Strategic Policing Requirement National portfolios?

Staff transfers: the plan PCCs: the final countdown Staff transfers: the plan PCC decides which . . . All police staff . . . police staff transfer to . . . Office of the PCC . . . employment of Chief Constable 22 November 2012 By 1 April 2014

Single integrated plan PCCs: the final countdown Commissioning Central funds available to the PCC Police Main Grant Community Safety Fund from April 2013 until end March 2014 Some opportunities for joint commissioning Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategies Services for victims Single integrated plan E W Partnership plans Payment by results

PCCs: the final countdown Questions