Outside body

Northumbria Police and Crime Panel scrutinises the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The Panel acts as a critical friend to the Commissioner – assisting her through independent challenge. The Panel has a number of powers and responsibilities, including: Reviewing the draft Police and Crime Plan to ensure local priorities have been considered.

2 Representatives must be elected. 

Appointments must be politically balanced to the political make-up of the local authorities within the Northumbria Police Force area.

Meetings

Venue            Gateshead

Frequency     4 times per year