Returning Officer: "We want everyone to use their vote"
Voters have been urged to head to the polls in two weeks time to elect West Yorkshire's first Police and Crime Commissioner.
Chief Constables will continue to direct and control police forces, but newly-elected Police Commissioners will be responsible for holding them to account.
The Returning Officer for the West Yorkshire Police Area, Joanne Roney, said she wanted "everyone to use their vote".
– Joanne Roney, Returning Officer for the West Yorkshire Police AreaThis is the first time people will vote for a police and crime commissioner for their area.
If you’re not sure what you are voting for, please take the time to read the leaflet that came through your door and visit the Electoral Commission and Home Office websites, we want everyone to use their vote on November 15.
Candidates on the campaign trail in Humberside
Candidates hoping to be elected as the first Police and Crime Commissioner for the Humberside Force have been out speaking to voters.
Police Commissioner candidates: South Yorkshire
Five candidates are standing to become the first Police and Crime Commissioner for the South Yorkshire Police Force area.
Police Commissioner candidates: Lincolnshire
Four candidates are standing to become the first Police and Crime Commissioner for the Lincolnshire Police Force area.