POLICE FORCE FOCUS: Candidate details for the PCC Elections 2021 in Wiltshire, along with details of previous PCC election outcomes.

OPINION: The police and crime commissioner elections on 6 May saw a ‘blue wave’ of results, as Conservative successes dominated by more than three to one with 29 candidates elected, compared to only eight Labour, one Plaid-Cymru and no independents; Martyn Underhill, who stood down as independent PCC for Dorset at the last election, muses over the surprising election results and what they mean for policing.

UK PCC Elections 2021: With the final results of the 2021 police and crime commissioner (PCC) election now finally in, Policing Insight Publisher Bernard Rix looks at the blue wave that seems to have swept across much of the country, and considers the roles and challenges facing both new and returning PCCs.

UK PCC ELECTIONS 2021: As the dust slowly settles on the 2021 police and crime commissioner (PCC) elections, and those in post start to implement their manifestos, Professor Peter Joyce (Wrexham Glyndŵr University) and Dr Wendy Laverick (University of Hull) take a closer look at the election process – who fought on what issues, how the parties fared, the profiles of those now in office, and what the challenges will be for PCCs going forwards.

OPINION: As the public head to the polls today to vote in local council and police and crime commissioner (PCC) elections, two-term North Yorkshire PCC (becoming one of only four Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners) Julia Mulligan – who is not standing again this year – looks back at her time in office, and explores how commissioners can champion causes, change priorities, focus minds and deliver results as catalysts for reform.

UK PCC ELECTIONS 2021: With just over two weeks until the police and crime commissioner elections in England and Wales, Policing Insight’s in-depth coverage is underway; Policing Insight’s Publisher Bernard Rix takes a look at the likely open contests, safe seats, and those too close to call.

UK PCC ELECTIONS 2021: With less than two months to go to the police and crime commissioner elections for the English and Welsh forces, Policing Insight is launching its in-depth coverage. We’ll be constantly updating our tracker so you’ll be able to check out the candidates as they declare their intention to stand. Policing Insight’s Publisher Bernard Rix takes a look at the field so far.

UK PCC ELECTIONS 2021: With less than two months to go to the police and crime commissioner elections for the English and Welsh forces, Policing Insight is launching its in-depth coverage. We’ll be constantly updating our tracker so you’ll be able to check out the candidates as they declare their intention to stand. Policing Insight’s Publisher Bernard Rix takes a look at the field so far.

Opinion: The elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales, were due take place today (7 May) and were cancelled due to the pandemic, but has anyone noticed? Prospective Labour candidate for Warwickshire Ben Twomey argues that in 2021, following the fallout from the pandemic, it will even more important the public cast their vote.

Analysis: Mark Cooper, Director of Greymalkin Consulting, has been involved in the development of the Police and Crime Commissioner role since originally overseeing the legislation that introduced them. With the third round of PCC elections in May, he examines how the newly-elected PCCs and their Chief Constables can shape the future of policing against the changing political environment.

Analysis: With less than two months to go to the Police and Crime Commissioner elections for the English and Welsh forces, Policing Insight is launching its in-depth coverage. We'll be constantly updating our tracker so you'll be able to check out the candidates and their policies as they declare their intention to stand. Policing Insight's Publisher Bernard Rix takes a look at the field so far.

Opinion: The PCC elections are set to take place in May. Deloitte's fourth report into Police and Crime Commissioners is also due out the same month and will enable new and returning PCCs to optimise their role at a time of considerable change in policing. Deloitte's Frances Lysak explains the focus of this latest report.

Analysis: This May, in England and Wales, the public will go to the polls to elect their local Police and Crime Commissioner. Professor Peter Joyce and Dr Wendy Laverick examine the lessons to be learnt from the previous two elections in 2012 and 2016 and what prospective candidates are likely to focus on in 2020.

OPINION: While the focus of attention is on the upcoming general election, candidates for the next round of PCC elections are also becoming clear. Nina Champion, Director of the Criminal Justice Alliance, and Phil Bowen, Director of the Centre for Justice Innovation, look at how the race could affect criminal justice policy.

ANALYSIS: Download and print our useful at-a-glance infographics mapping the 2016 PCC Elections results and comparing them with 2012.

ANALYSIS: Professor Michael Rowe reviews the 2016 PCC Elections and argues that despite a higher turnout and mandate, the PCC model of police accountability still has much to prove.

ANALYSIS: Jon Harvey analyses voting data from elections on Thursday, May 5th.

PCC ELECTION RESULTS: Policing Insight's fully interactive map of the complete PCC election results 2016, with winner, runner-up, percentage vote shares and turnout.

PCC ELECTION RESULTS: Policing Insight's rolling coverage of the PCC Elections, spanning Polling Day and the results.

ANALYSIS: As we enter PCC Election Week 2016, 102 of the 187 candidates have so far signed the Committee on Standards in Public Life's 'ethical checklist'.

OPINION: CoPaCC Chief Executive Bernard Rix reflects on PCC-related implications following the Hillsborough inquest verdict

ANALYSIS: Linda Bryant, Director of Criminal Justice Services at Together for Mental Wellbeing, examines how newly elected PCCs can tackle head on the issues of victimisation, offending, mental health and the lack of appropriate local care for people in distress

OPINION: With some tired legs out there nearing the end of the match, Nicola Davies, the Liberal Democrat PCC candidate for Warwickshire knows where the goal is. Will she win the fans over?

OPINION: Kent PCC Ann Barnes looks back on her time in office, and offers some advice for those putting themselves forward for election in May