Investing in local policing – Budget 2025/26
NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING
- Investment in Neighbourhood Policing Teams
- Increased visible policing presence across Lancashire
- Tackle the underlying causes of crime and disorder
PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS
- Dedicated Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Teams within Lancashire Constabulary
- Work with partners to improve conviction rates and outcomes for victims
- Specialist support for victims of domestic abuse, stalking and sexual offences
GETTING TOUGH ON SERIOUS VIOLENT CRIME
- Funding of Op Warrior to tackle organised crime gangs across Lancashire
- Investment in Op Makesafe to safeguard and protect the vulnerable from criminal exploitation
- Work with partners to take knives off Lancashire’s streets
TACKLING CRIME AND ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
- Strengthening of Op Centurion to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour
- Investment in Op Vulture to target retail crime
- Investment in digital investigations to crack down on fraud and cyber crime
REBUILDING PUBLIC TRUST AND CONFIDENCE
- Improved call handling times when contacting Lancashire Constabulary
- Better support and treatment for all victims of crime
- Tougher enforcement of standards and acceptable conduct within Lancashire Constabulary