Bob Jones (police commissioner) facts for kids
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Bob Jones
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| West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner | |
| In office 22 November 2012 – 1 July 2014 |
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| Deputy | Yvonne Mosquito |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | David Jamieson |
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Robert Moelwyn Jones
27 January 1955 Wolverhampton, England |
| Died | 1 July 2014 (aged 59) Wolverhampton, England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Sarah Edmondson |
Robert Moelwyn Jones, known as Bob Jones, was an important British politician. He was born in Wolverhampton, England, on 27 January 1955, and passed away on 1 July 2014. He was a member of the Labour Party.
Bob Jones made history as the very first West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) in England. He was elected to this role on 15 November 2012 and started his term on 8 January 2013. He served as PCC until his death in 2014. A PCC is like a local leader who makes sure the police force works well for the community.
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Early Life and Political Beginnings
Bob Jones grew up in Wolverhampton. He went to the University of Nottingham where he studied Public Administration. This degree helped him learn about how public services and government work.
Serving His Local Community
Bob Jones was a local councillor for Wolverhampton City Council for a very long time. He represented the Blakenhall Ward from 1 May 1980 until 2013. A councillor is someone elected by people in a local area to make decisions for their community.
As a councillor, he held many important jobs. He was in charge of things like leisure activities and community safety. He also led committees that looked after education and money matters for the city.
Running for Parliament
In 1983, Bob Jones tried to become a Member of Parliament (MP) for Wolverhampton South West. An MP is a national politician who works in the UK Parliament. He was the candidate for the Labour Party in the 1983 United Kingdom general election. However, he was not elected, losing to the Conservative Party candidate.
Working with the Police
Bob Jones had a strong connection to policing for many years. From 1986 to 2012, he was a member of the West Midlands Police Authority. This group helped oversee the police force in the region. He even led this authority from 1995 to 2000.
He also played a big role in the Association of Police Authorities (APA). This was a national group for people involved in police oversight. He was the Deputy Chairman from 2004 to 2005 and then the Chairman from 2005 to 2009. He also served on other important national groups related to policing and justice.
Recognized for His Service
In 2010, Bob Jones was given a special award called a CBE. This stands for Commander of the Order of the British Empire. It's an honour given by the King or Queen to people who have made a big difference in their field. Bob Jones received his CBE for his "services to policing," meaning his important work in helping the police.
He also led the Wolverhampton Community Safety Partnership, which worked to make the local area safer. Outside of his political roles, he was involved in other community groups. He was even the Campaigning Strategy Director for the Campaign for Real Ale, a group that supports traditional beer.
His Passing
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Bob Jones sadly passed away suddenly on 1 July 2014, at the age of 59. A special event was held on 23 July at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall to remember his life and contributions.
After his death, a special election, called a by-election, was held to choose a new Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands. David Jamieson, also from the Labour Party, won this election and took over Bob Jones's role.
