| ColonelChris Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner | |
| Incumbent | |
| 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.
Nelson joined the British Army at the age of 18, and was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He was active in First Gulf War and in Northern Ireland, and retired with the rank of colonel.
In the 2024 England and Wales police and crime commissioner elections, Nelson narrowly won re-election against Liberal Democrat candidate Martin Surl.
References
- "Gloucestershire PCC: Conservative Chris Nelson beats Martin Surl". BBC News. 2021-05-10. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "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.