The Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner is the police and crime commissioner, an elected official tasked with setting out the way crime is tackled by Dorset Police in the English County of Dorset. The post was created in November 2012, following an election held on 15 November 2012, and replaced the Dorset Police Authority.[2] The first incumbent is Independent Martyn Underhill, who retired in 2021.[3] He was succeeded by David Sidwick.
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner | |
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Police and crime commissioner of Dorset Police | |
Reports to | Dorset Police and Crime Panel |
Appointer | Electorate of Dorset |
Term length | Four years |
Constituting instrument | Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 |
Precursor | Dorset Police Authority |
Inaugural holder | Martyn Underhill |
Formation | 22 November 2012 |
Deputy | Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner |
Salary | £71,400[1] |
Website | www |
Name | Political party | Dates in office |
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Martyn Underhill | Independent | 22 November 2012 to 12 May 2021 |
David Sidwick | Conservative | 13 May 2021 to present |