Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:52 pm on 22 May 2018.
Thank you. The role of the police and crime commissioner was meant to bring local accountability to the police service, however the majority of the Welsh public appear to be disengaged at the polling booths, and the figures are barely in double figures when people vote for police and crime commissioners. There are elections in less than two years, so what can be done to increase participation and engagement with PCCs in Wales? And do you think that the role should be overhauled to remove party politics and give more of a voice to community leaders rather than politicians?