Roger Charles Hirst (born July 1960) is an English politician, the current Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner for Essex, representing the Conservative Party. He was elected to the post on 5 May 2016, succeeding the previous incumbent, Nick Alston.[1][2] He was re-elected in 2021 and 2024.
Roger Hirst | |
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| Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner | |
| Assumed office 12 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Alston |
| Essex County Councillor for Brentwood Hutton | |
| In office 4 June 2009 – 4 May 2017 | |
| Preceded by | John Roberts |
| Succeeded by | Louise McKinlay |
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| Born | July 1960 (age 63) |
| Political party | Conservative |
Mr Hirst was a Cabinet Member for Essex County Council, and Deputy Leader of Brentwood Borough Council ("BBC"), until he stood down to focus on the PCC campaign. He was first elected as a BBC councillor for the ward of Hutton South in an 2009 by election.
References edit
- ^ "Essex Police and Crime Commissioner elections 2016: Roger Hirst wins for the Conservatives". Essex Chronicle. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "Conservative Roger Hirst elected Essex Police and Crime Commissioner". BBC News. BBC. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.