Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner role set to be abolished

The Government announced the significant reform to policing governance on Thursday, November 13 and marks the end of a system introduced in 2012 designed to enhance accountability and give communities a direct voice in policing.

Under the new arrangements, oversight of policing across the country will transfer to directly elected mayors, their deputies, or newly established Police and Crime Boards, reflecting a model closer to the former police authorities.

Jonathan Evison, Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside, said: “While today’s announcement signals the end of the PCC role, our commitment to public safety remains unchanged.

“Until 2028, we will continue to deliver on our Police and Crime Plan, hold the chief constable to account, and ensure that the voices of our communities are heard.

“We will work closely with government and local leaders to guarantee a smooth transition that strengthens policing and keeps people safe.

“Importantly, I want to reassure victims of crime that service provision and support will remain at the highest standards throughout this transition.

“I want to reassure the public that business will continue as usual during this transition.

“All core services – including emergency response, crime investigation, victim support, and community safety initiatives – will remain fully operational.

“Our teams are committed to maintaining high standards of service delivery, and there will be no disruption to policing or public safety.”