​First public elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will take place on 15 November 2012 in all police force areas in England and Wales, excluding London.

The IPCC has prepared a guide to its role for prospective PCCs.

PCC candidate briefing 2012.pdf

For more information about becoming a PCC, visit www.homeoffice.gov.uk/police/police-crime-commissioners

The IPCC is holding a series of events for prospective Police and Crime Commissioners, click here for more information.

Events for Police and Crime Commissioners

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is holding a series of events for prospective Police and Crime Commissioners.

The events are being held across England and Wales and are designed to help those standing for election as Police and Crime Commissioners learn about the IPCC and its work.

Each event will be hosted by the IPCC Commissioner for the relevant force. It will involve an introduction to the IPCC and its work, an opportunity to hear from the Commissioner and a discussion on how the IPCC and PCCs can work together in the future.

Prospective PCC candidates interested in attending one of the events being held in September and October should email pcc-events@ipcc.gsi.gov.uk for further information.