Very Poor Turnout for Police Elections

The video discusses the first-ever election for police and crime commissioners in Birmingham and Yarmouth, highlighting low voter turnout and public disengagement. Many voters are uninformed about the candidates and the role itself, leading to criticism of the election process as an unnecessary bureaucratic layer. Policy Exchange, the organization behind the idea, faces disappointment due to the lack of public awareness and participation. Concerns are raised about the potential for historically low turnout in this national poll.

What was the common activity that residents of Birmingham and Great Yarmouth were expected to do?

• Join a protest

• Attend a community meeting

• Vote for their first police and crime commissioner

• Participate in a local festival

Why did Cleo Jarvis decide to vote despite disagreeing with the process?

• She was curious about the process

• She felt it was her duty

• She wanted to support a friend

• She was promised a reward

What was identified as the main reason for the low voter turnout?

• Bad weather conditions

• High voting fees

• Lack of information about candidates

• Long queues at polling stations

What did people perceive the role of the police and crime commissioner as?

• A temporary role

• An additional layer of bureaucracy

• A ceremonial position

• A necessary position for community safety

What was the concern of the Policy Exchange regarding the election?

• The lack of candidates

• The potential for the lowest turnout in history

• The complexity of the voting process

• The high cost of the election