ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Police and crime commissioner

Okay kiddo, do you know what the police are? They are the people who protect us and make sure we are safe in our communities. But do you know who tells the police what to do? That's where the police and crime commissioner comes in.

A police and crime commissioner is someone who is elected by the people who live in their county or city. They make sure the police are doing a good job and are keeping the community safe.

It's like being the boss of the police department- making sure they are doing their job right and taking care of people who are not obeying the law.

If the community has any complaints or suggestions for how the police can be better, they can tell the police and crime commissioner who will then talk to the police and try to make things better.

So, think of the police and crime commissioner as someone who is in charge of making sure the police are doing their job in the best way possible.
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