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