The Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner is the

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for the

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area, comprising Newport,

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and

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. The current commissioner is Jane Mudd, who represents the Labour Party. The post was first elected in November 2012 and replaced the Gwent Police Authority as part of the

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History

The first Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner was Ian Johnston. During his period of office, Johnston reopened several police stations across Gwent, and he also launched the force's Victims Charter. Johnston was involved in the controversial removal of chief constable Carmel Napier a year into his post. Johnston retired as Police and Crime Commissioner on 7 May 2016. In June 2016, Labour candidate Jeffrey Cuthbert was elected to the role of commissioner. Cuthbert received a total of 96,030 votes, 30,000 ahead of his nearest rival. Cuthbert was re-elected in May 2021, securing 41.8% of the total first preference vote. By March 2024, Cuthbert had reinvested £2 million into community projects in Gwent. Cuthbert announced he would not be contesting the May 2024 elections. Four candidates were nominated to become the third Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner representing

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and

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at a vote held on 2 May 2024. On 3 May 2024, it was announced that Jane Mudd, Newport Council Leader, was elected. On 8 May 2024, Mudd was officially sworn in.

List of Gwent Police and Crime Commissioners

Election Results

2012

2016

2021

2024

References

{{Current Police and Crime Commissioners of England and Wales Police and crime commissioners in Wales