Kent Police and Crime Commissioner
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Kent Police and Crime Commissioner | |
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since 5 May 2016 | |
Police and crime commissioner of Kent Police | |
Reports to | Kent Police and Crime Panel |
Appointer | Electorate of Kent and Medway |
Term length | Four years |
Constituting instrument | Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 |
Precursor | Kent Police Authority |
Inaugural holder | Ann Barnes |
Formation | November 2012 |
Deputy | None currently appointed |
Salary | £85,000 (£75,000 due to £10,000 reduction) |
The Kent Police and Crime Commissioner is the police and crime commissioner, an elected official tasked with setting out the way crime is tackled by Kent Police in the English County of Kent. The post was created in November 2012, following an election held on 15 November 2012, and replaced the Kent Police Authority. The current incumbent is Matthew Scott, who represents the Conservative Party.