John Dwyer (police officer)

For other people with similar names, see John Dwyer.

John Dwyer is a former police officer serving as the Conservative Party Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner since 2021, and previously from 2012 to 2016.

John Dwyer
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner
Incumbent
Assumed office 13 May 2021
Preceded by	David Keane
In office 22 November 2012 – 11 May 2016
Preceded by	Office created
Succeeded by	David Keane
Personal details
Political party	Conservative

Dwyer was the first person to hold the post and was elected on 15 November 2012.^[1] He was defeated by the Labour Party candidate David Keane at the 2016 election. He successfully stood against Keane at the 2021 election, becoming the first PCC to serve on non-consecutive terms.^[2]

He retired from the police as Assistant Chief Constable of Cheshire Constabulary in March 2001.

Dwyer was previously a borough councillor and is based in Nantwich.^[3]

In February 2024, Dwyer faced calls to resign as PCC, following comments over schoolgirls "wearing very short skirts" during a discussion on violence against women; local Labour MP Mike Amesbury accused Dwyer of victim blaming, saying the remark set "the wrong example to the men and women who work for Cheshire Constabulary" and "undermines public confidence." Louise Gittins, the leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, also condemned Dwyer's comments.^[4][5]

References

1. "Cheshire police and crime commissioner candidates". BBC News. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
2. "PCC election 2021". Cheshire East and Chester Council. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
3. "Conservative man Dwyer named as Cheshire's first police commissioner". Winsford Guardian. 16 November 2016.
4. "PCC faces calls to quit over short skirts comment". BBC News. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
5. "Pressure grows on Cheshire Police Commissioner to resign after 'victim blaming' schoolgirls". Cheshire Live. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.

External links

• Official website