Warwickshire Police Authority

The fundamental duties of the Police Authority encompass the following specific responsibilities

To publish an Annual Policing / Best Value Performance Plan.

consult the local community about their concerns and priorities

set key objectives, performance measures and targets both for local priorities and those set by the Home Secretary

manage the best value process and become involved in best value reviews

fully understand the business of policing.

To set the annual budget for the force.

To appoint Chief Constables, Deputy and Assistant Chief Constables.

To monitor the handling by the police force of complaints from the general public.

To deal with complaints against chief officers including any disciplinary action.

To operate a Custody Visiting Scheme which provides an independent check on persons detained in police cells.