PCCs appoint deputies for young offender work

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PCCs appoint deputies for young offender work

Assistant Police and Crime Commissioners are taking on specialist work to tackle community issues in the Midlands. A former Special Constable will be among them.

Life experience: former Special Tom McNeil is West Midlands new Deputy PCC

Date - 26th August 2021
By - Chris Smith

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Two more forces are getting additional political appointees to work with community partners. The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has appointed a former charity lawyer and Special Constable to reduce reoffending by young people. And...

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