Questions › Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role
In England and Wales, who appoints the Chief Constable of a police force?
- AThe Prime Minister
- BThe local council
- CThe local magistrates
- DThe Police and Crime CommissionerRight answer
Answer: The Police and Crime Commissioner
Police and Crime Commissioners appoint the Chief Constable. They also decide local policing priorities and the local police budget.
From chapter 5 of the handbook, "The UK government, the law and your role", section "Respecting the law". Practice question 570 of 651, written in our own words.