Your Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC)
The PCC is elected by the people of Norfolk to set the countywide strategy for reducing crime and disorder and improving community safety.
They are the voice of the people in policing, holding Norfolk’s Chief Constable to account for delivering an efficient and effective police service.
The PCC is also responsible for championing the needs of victims of crime and the vulnerable, providing local services to ensure that help and support are available to them.
PCC Colin Sutton
Norfolk elected Colin as its PCC on 16 July 2026. In that election, Colin received 32,647 votes in a first past the post ballot system. He stood as the Reform candidate alongside candidates from Labour, the Green Party, the Liberal Democrats, the Conservatives, Restore Britain and an Independent.
Colin’s term as PCC began on 17 July 2026.
As well as being accountable to the electorate, the work and decisions of PCCs are monitored and scrutinised by a Police and Crime Panel, made up of councillors and independent members.
More about Colin Sutton
Colin served as a police officer for 30 years, spending around half of that time in uniform before reaching the rank of Detective Chief Inspector. He was involved in undercover policing and then worked as a homicide detective, leading a major investigation team in London.
The team he led achieved some major successes, perhaps most famously the capture of both serial killer Levi Bellfield and the “Night Stalker” serial rapist Delroy Grant.
He also worked as a staff officer to a Metropolitan Police Commander, learning a lot about the strategy of policing. Since retiring from the police Colin has written three books, co-authored two TV dramas and written and presented true crime documentaries.