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<p>The Government believes in local policing, accountable to local communities. That
is why we put local people in charge by introducing directly elected and accountable
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs).</p><p>PCCs are responsible for determining
their force’s budget and policing precept, as well as obtaining the views of local
people on police and crime objectives for their area through a police and crime plan.</p><p>Decisions
on the composition and deployment of officers and staff are an operational decision
for Chief Constables.</p>
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