Chris Nelson (British politician)
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Chris Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner | |
| Assumed office 10 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Surl |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Conservative |
Chris Nelson is a British Conservative Party politician who has served as the Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner since being elected on 10 May 2021.[1]
Nelson joined the British Army at the age of 18, and was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.[2] He was active in First Gulf War and in Northern Ireland, and retired with the rank of colonel.[2]
In the 2024 England and Wales police and crime commissioner elections, Nelson narrowly won re-election against Liberal Democrat candidate Martin Surl.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Gloucestershire PCC: Conservative Chris Nelson beats Martin Surl". BBC News. 2021-05-10. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ a b "Chris Nelson Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire". Association of Police and Crime Commissioners. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Gloucestershire police and crime commissioner retained by Tories". BBC News. 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2024-05-04.