West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner
| West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner | |
|---|---|
since 5 May 2016 | |
| Police and crime commissioner of West Mercia Police | |
| Reports to | West Mercia Police and Crime Panel |
| Appointer | Electorate of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire |
| Term length | Four years |
| Constituting instrument | Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 |
| Precursor | West Mercia Police Authority |
| Inaugural holder | Bill Longmore |
| Formation | November 2012 |
| Deputy | Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner |
| Salary | £85,000 |
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner is the police and crime commissioner, an elected official tasked with setting out the way crime is tackled by West Mercia Police in the English counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire. The post was created in November 2012, following an election held on 15 November 2012, and replaced the West Mercia Police Authority. The current incumbent is John Campion, who represents the Conservative Party.