LISA Oldroyd has been appointed as Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Cleveland.
Her appointment was confirmed at a meeting of Cleveland’s Police and Crime Panel last night.
As Chief Executive, Mrs Oldroyd will be responsible for making sure OPCC staff fulfil their duties and the PCC meets his statutory obligations. She will also ensure the office is run efficiently and within legal guidelines.
Chief Executive duties will include:
- Supporting and advising the PCC on the development and delivery of Cleveland’s Police and Crime Plan
- Leading the OPCC and its staff on a daily basis
- Making sure the PCC has full executive and professional support to carry out his duties
Mrs Oldroyd said: “I am delighted to have been given this opportunity and that my years of skills and experience have been recognised.
“I am excited to take forward the work of the OPCC and working in partnership, to make Cleveland a safer place to live and visit. “
Much-needed stability
Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland Steve Turner said: “I am pleased to continue working with Lisa, who brings with her a wealth of relevant experience in policing and community safety.
“Her leadership over the last 12 months has provided much-needed stability for the OPCC team and her appointment as Chief Executive ensures this momentum continues in achieving my plan objectives.
“Since taking up office in May, Lisa has helped me immeasurably in settling into my role and supporting me in developing my new Police and Crime Plan.”
Mrs Oldroyd previously worked as Acting Chief Executive following the departure of the former Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer.
Prior to Mr Turner’s election, Mrs Oldroyd served as Acting PCC. The role followed the departure of previous PCC Barry Coppinger in September 2020.
She has over 19 years of experience working in crime and community safety settings. Mrs Oldroyd has worked for the OPCC since 2017. Previous roles have included Commissioner’s Officer for Crime, Offending and Justice and Assistant Chief Executive