Welcome to the Gloucestershire Police Authority Website

What We Do

The Police Authority is an independent body of 17 local people, made up of nine county councillors and eight independent members. The Authority's main duty is to maintain an efficient and effective police service in Gloucestershire, responding to the needs of local people.

Our main objective for the coming year, working in close partnership with the Constabulary, is to keep people safe from harm and to inspire the highest levels of public confidence in local policing.

Gloucestershire Police Authority has a strategic role and is not responsible for the day-to-day delivery of policing – this is down to the Chief Constable, Tony Melville. The Police Authority works closely with Gloucestershire Constabulary and its partners, including Gloucestershire County Council, the 6 District Councils, Community Safety Partnerships, Gloucestershire Safer Stronger Justice Commission, Local Strategic Partnerships and other agencies in the Criminal Justice System. We are committed to maintaining high standards of integrity and behaviour.

The site explains the different elements of our work, provides information on how you can get involved, and brings you the latest news from the Authority. You can also download many of our documents, reports, and committee papers.

Cllr Rob Garnham, Chair of the Police Authority