The government has announced major reforms that will see Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) — the elected officials responsible for overseeing local policing — abolished.
From 2028, the role of Humberside’s Police and Crime Commissioner will be scrapped as a result.
Introduced in 2012 to boost accountability and strengthen links between police and communities, the system will be replaced by oversight from directly elected mayors, their deputies, or new Police and Crime Boards. The government said the current model “hasn’t delivered what it was set up to achieve.”
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.”
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