Roger Hirst
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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.
Quick Facts Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Preceded by ...
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 ā 4 May 2017 | |
Preceded by | John Roberts |
Succeeded by | Louise McKinlay |
Personal details | |
Born | July 1960 (age 63) |
Political party | Conservative |
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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.