Functions
To fulfil its role to secure an efficient and effective police force the Police Authority must:
- publish a three year strategic plan for policing
set local policing priorities and challenging targets to improve police performance
consult with local communities
determine the annual police budget - publish an annual plan which informs local people what they can expect from their police service in the year ahead
- report back to local communities by way of an annual report at the end of the year on the extent to which the annual plan has been met
- appoint the chief constable, deputy chief constable and assistant chief constables
- secure best value in local policing services
monitor the process and outcomes of complaints made against police officers and police staff