David Mackintosh – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Mackintosh on 2016-03-02.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to improve public awareness and understanding of the roles of police and crime commissioners.

Mike Penning

A range of communication activities are being conducted by the Home Office in order to increase awareness and understanding of the roles of police and crime commissioners.

Plans include written, digital, broadcast and social media activity. Material such as posters and a short film are also being provided to Police Area Returning Officers and police and crime commissioner’s offices to use as part of their local communication plans.

All activity will signpost the Cabinet Office candidate information website, ChooseMyPCC, and booklet ordering facility.