Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner
| Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner | |
|---|---|
| Police and crime commissioner of Merseyside Police | |
| Reports to | Merseyside Police and Crime Panel |
| Appointer | Electorate of Merseyside |
| Term length | Four years |
| Constituting instrument | Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 |
| Precursor | Merseyside Police Authority |
| Inaugural holder | Jane Kennedy |
| Formation | November 2012 |
| Deputy | Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner |
| Salary | £85,000 |
The Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner is the police and crime commissioner, an elected official tasked with setting out the way crime is tackled by Merseyside Police in the English County of Merseyside. The post was created in November 2012, following an election held on 15 November 2012, and replaced the Merseyside Police Authority. The current incumbent is Jane Kennedy.