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Keep up to date with the latest news from the Lancashire Police & Crime Commissioner.
Commissioner Snowden hails exciting times for Pendle as work gets underway on new police base
Andrew Snowden, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, has welcomed the start of construction work that will see a new, state-of-the-art police station taking the fight to criminals across Pendle.
Commissioner seeks public’s views ahead of setting police budget
Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden is asking Lancashire residents for their views on crime and policing ahead of setting the police budget for Lancashire Constabulary for 2024/25.
Commissioner Snowden’s investment welcomed by Kirkham Town Council
Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden visited Kirkham Town Council yesterday to discuss local policing issues and to hear how his investment in CCTV will make a real difference in the area.
Lancashire Police arrest over 400 people for anti-social behaviour related offences since July
Over the last two months Lancashire Police have interacted and dealt with over 400 individuals for anti-social behaviour (ASB) offences as part of Op Centurion – Lancashire Police’s campaign to tackle this type of offending in Lancashire communities.
Lancashire service is a lifeline for victims of crime
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Pratt MBE has heard how Lancashire Victim Services (LVS) provide a lifeline to victims who find themselves in need of support following any type of crime. The service, commissioned by Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden provided an update as part of their regular performance review meeting with Mr[...]
Constabulary and Crime Commissioner pledge tough action to tackle anti-social behaviour
A new county-wide crackdown on anti-social behaviour (ASB) is being launched by Lancashire Police next week, backed by Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden and £2m of extra funding secured from the Government’s new Anti-social Behaviour Action Plan.
Deputy PCC and high school pupils tackle road safety in Broughton
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Pratt MBE and officers from Lancashire Police have worked with pupils and teachers from Broughton High School in Preston this week to talk about road safety and to get school children involved in tackling local issues proactively.
Commissioner secures £745k new funding to tackle domestic abuse
£745k has been secured by Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden to tackle domestic abuse in Lancashire. The money will be used to fund the Drive Project which aims to reduce the number of persistent repeat offenders and reduce the harm caused to victims and their children.
Commissioner joins Morecambe officers on patrol around hotspots
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Snowden, visited Morecambe to walk the beat with local officers and engage with local business owners and residents to discuss how the police are getting tough on anti-social behaviour (ASB) and other crimes.
Commissioner announces independent Nicola Bulley case review
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden held an extraordinary Accountability Board yesterday, 21st February 2023, to inform the Constabulary of his intention to commission an independent review into the handling of the widely publicised missing from home investigation into Nicola Bulley.