"Getty Images Police and crime commissioners are to be scrapped in England and Wales to save 100m over this parliament, the government has said. The government has said that less than 20% of voters can name their PCC. Instead, the role will move to either an elected mayor or council leaders, following the end of the commissioners' terms in 2028. There are currently 41 commissioners under the system, introduced 12 years ago by former Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron."
"Though its stated aim was to make forces more accountable to the areas they serve, the costs of the system and the effectiveness of commissioners has long been criticised. Policing minister Sarah Jones told the Commons on Thursday that the model had "failed to live up to expectations" and "not delivered what it was set up to achieve". She added that "public understanding [of PCCs' role] remains low despite efforts to raise their profiles.""
Police and crime commissioners in England and Wales will be abolished to save £100m over this parliament. The role will transfer to elected mayors or council leaders after commissioners' terms end in 2028. There are currently 41 commissioners under a system introduced 12 years ago by former Prime Minister David Cameron. Ministers say the saving will allow an extra £20m to be invested in front-line policing each year. Fewer than 20% of voters can name their PCC. Policing minister Sarah Jones said the model failed to live up to expectations, weakened local police accountability and affected chief constable recruitment. PCCs set budgets, appoint chief constables, produce five-year plans and assess force performance.
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