Politically appointed by a turn out of less than 15% of voters.
Are they actually fulfilling what the public were promised they would do?
Police Commissioners have employed some extra 449 staff since taken office.
The figures in relation to the cost of running this office are not complete, as there is no central register of the information.
The Commissioners hold a Police Budget of some £8 bn of spending on Police in England and Wales.
The average salaries vary between £70.000 and £100000 and several have now taken on Deputies at a cost of £65000.
Lord Stevens (ex Met) has suggested that they have not increased public accountability of Police or proved cost effective.
What are your opinions.? Waste of more Taxpayers money or a necessary "Quango" ?
Many thanks.