Latest News & Blogs
Keep up to date with the latest news, blogs and media from the Lancashire Police & Crime Commissioner.
Commissioner joins officers in shoplifting crackdown
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw joined Preston police officers in the city centre as they performed additional patrols to tackle retail crime as part of Op Vulture.
Commissioner supports Blackpool Pride
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw joined celebrations at Blackpool Pride this weekend, speaking on stage and joining the annual parade alongside Lancashire Police to show his support.
Commissioner praises call handling progress as over half a million 101 calls answered over twelve-month period
Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire Clive Grunshaw has praised continued improvements within Lancashire Constabulary’s call handling, as 101 call data for all police forces was released by the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC).
Over 2,000 knives removed and 201 arrests made during Knife Crime Awareness Week
More than 2,000 knives were taken off Lancashire’s streets and 201 violence-related arrests made during the dedicated week of action to tackle knife crime and raise awareness of its consequences. As part of the national Sceptre initiative, Lancashire Violence Reduction Network (VRN) worked with Lancashire Constabulary and other partners to deliver a week-long programme of[...]
Commissioner praises custody volunteers during volunteer week visit
To mark National Volunteers’ Week, Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw joined Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) at Blackpool Police Station as they carried out their vital role—checking on the welfare and rights of individuals held in police custody.
Multi-Agency Collaboration Vital to Prevent Domestic Abuse-Related Deaths
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, convened a landmark conference bringing together key partners from policing, criminal justice, health, and local government.
Funding using seized cash to support community safety priorities across Lancashire
A new fund launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw is set to help Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) support their communities and help deliver safer streets.
Commissioner Grunshaw praises community group supported by proceeds of crime
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Commissioner Clive Grunshaw joined Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Kimberley Whitehead and community leaders at Clayton Amateur Boxing and Community Club to see how funding from the office has made a positive impact on the community.
Commissioner talks tackling re-offending at Lancashire Prison
Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw has visited HMP Lancaster Farms to meet the Prison Governor and staff to discuss how they are working to rehabilitate prisoners and prevent re-offending.
New Deputy PCC announced to help deliver policing priorities
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has announced Kimberley Whitehead as his chosen candidate for Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (Deputy PCC). Her appointment was confirmed following a hearing by the Police and Crime Panel on 20th May.