15/11/2012
Polls Open In First PCC Elections
The polls have opened for the first vote to elect new police and crime commissioners for England and Wales.
The elections are running in 41 police force areas, with the exception of London, from 07:00 until 22:00 on Thursday.
The new PCCs, which are set to replace police authorities, will set spending plans and have the power to "hire and fire" chief constables.
The results are expected to be announced on Friday, with elected PCCs assuming office from 22 November.
The government set up the commissioner role in what it describes as an effort to make police more accountable, with a single "figurehead" monitoring and ensuring performance.
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The elections are running in 41 police force areas, with the exception of London, from 07:00 until 22:00 on Thursday.
The new PCCs, which are set to replace police authorities, will set spending plans and have the power to "hire and fire" chief constables.
The results are expected to be announced on Friday, with elected PCCs assuming office from 22 November.
The government set up the commissioner role in what it describes as an effort to make police more accountable, with a single "figurehead" monitoring and ensuring performance.
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