Policies
Here you will find the links to all of the policies the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner operates to.
Political Impartiality Framework
A framework of principles for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) and Cheshire Constabulary to use to prevent the organisations from being used for political advantage during the lead-up to the May 2027 Cheshire & Warrington Mayoral election.
Equality Act
This page explains how the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010. It outlines the Public Sector Equality Duty, which aims to eliminate discrimination, promote equality of opportunity, and foster positive relationships between different communities. The page also highlights the role of the Cheshire Independent Advisory Group, which provides independent advice to help ensure policing is fair, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of diverse communities.
Human Resources
This page provides information about the human resources policies followed by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC).
They help ensure that staff, office holders and elected representatives work to clear and consistent standards.
Information Management
Information management policies help ensure that information is handled securely, accurately and in line with legal requirements.
They set out how we:
- manage and protect information
- respond to requests for information
- store and dispose of records
- maintain information security
Modern Slavery Statement
Our Modern Slavery Transparency Statement sets out the actions we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our organisation and supply chains.
Scheme of Corporate Governance
The Scheme of Corporate Governance explains how governance arrangements operate across the OPCC and Cheshire Constabulary.
It brings together the key documents that support:
- decision-making
- financial management
- accountability and oversight
- ethical standards and conduct
Latest news
Children and families in Cheshire to benefit from new Child Focused Courts approach
Children and families across Cheshire are set to benefit from a major new approach to family justice designed to reduce delays, improve support for victims of domestic abuse, and ensure children's voices are heard throughout court proceedings.
Northwich residents help shape future of local policing
More than 30 residents representing communities in the Northwich area have come together to help shape local policing in the latest citizens’ assembly, run by Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
