South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner
| South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner | |
|---|---|
| Police and crime commissioner of South Yorkshire Police | |
| Reports to | South Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel |
| Appointer | Electorate of South Yorkshire |
| Term length | Four years |
| Constituting instrument | Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 |
| Precursor | South Yorkshire Police Authority |
| Inaugural holder | Shaun Wright |
| Formation | 22 November 2012 |
| Abolished | 7 May 2024 |
| Deputy | Deputy South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner |
| Website | www |
The South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner was the police and crime commissioner of the South Yorkshire Police in South Yorkshire.
The post was created on 22 November 2012, following an election held on 15 November 2012, and replaced the South Yorkshire Police Authority.
The current South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner is Alan Billings of the Labour Party, who was elected in 2014 and again in 2016.
The role was created in 2012 and the initial office holder was Shaun Wright, who resigned on 16 September 2014. The police and crime commissioner is required to produce a strategic South Yorkshire Police and Crime Plan, setting out the priorities for the South Yorkshire Police, and their work is scrutinised by the South Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel.
The police and crime commissioner functions for the South Yorkshire Police area were transferred to the Mayor of South Yorkshire from 7 May 2024.