Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside is responsible for overseeing the work of Humberside Police, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of policing services across East Yorkshire, Northern Lincolnshire and the City of Kingston upon Hull. As well as holding the Chief Constable to account on behalf of local people, the Commissioner's role includes: - Representing and engaging with all those who live and work in the communities in the force area, including the vulnerable and victims, to identify their policing needs; - Setting priorities to address those needs by publishing a Police and Crime Plan; - Publishing an Annual Report; - Securing the maintenance of an efficient and effective police force for the area; - Setting the police precept and budget; - Responsibility for holding community safety budgets and commissioning services; The Commissioner is responsible for ensuring that community needs are met as effectively as possible and for improving local relationships through building confidence and restoring trust. The Commissioner works in partnership across a range of agencies at local and national level to ensure there is a unified approach to preventing and reducing crime.