Latest News & Blogs
Keep up to date with the latest news, blogs and media from the Lancashire Police & Crime Commissioner.
Commissioner backs fight against cyber crime
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden joined Lancashire Constabulary’s Cyber Crime Team to hear how the team has been able to expand thanks to the Police Uplift Programme, how they are making advances in tackling crypto criminals, and their plans to continue the fight against online crime.
Police Commissioner visits Barnoldswick to hear crime concerns
The Police and Crime Commissioner visited Barnoldswick in Pendle to meet with local representatives and members of the public, to address concerns raised by local residents regarding a spate of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and theft in the town.
Commissioner secures £2m boost for Lancashire in Government ASB Action Plan
Further to the Government’s announcement Andrew Snowden, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, has welcomed news that Lancashire is set to benefit from £2m in funding over the next two years, after being selected as a pilot area for the Government’s new ASB Action Plan.
Commissioner announces Ribble Valley neighbourhood team and 24/7 response station
Residents and businesses in the Ribble Valley are set to benefit from the first of two investments to the policing teams in the area. From 1st April four Community Beat Managers, named and visible Police Officers responsible for proactive local policing, will join the Ribble Valley team. This will mean that every area of Lancashire[...]
Boxing project makes impact in Hyndburn with Commissioner’s Funding
Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire Andrew Snowden visited an amateur boxing club in Hyndburn to see a project that’s been making a positive impact on the community by engaging young people and addressing anti-social behaviour risks.
Operation Warrior drives increased confidence in reporting crime
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, Andrew Snowden, has welcomed news that following the appeal for public information on drug dealing and other organised crime activities in the County, there has been an increase in reports to Crimestoppers. The outdoor and social media campaign on OpWarrior has led to an increase in reporting of[...]
Police Commissioner funding helps tackle ASB and theft in East Lancs
Andrew Snowden, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, has visited Bacup National History Museum to see how a grant through his Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund has helped address ASB concerns and tackled burglary and robbery risks.
Fund reopens after almost £600K of cash seized from criminals is invested into crime fighting projects
The Police and Crime Commissioner’s Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund (SLNF) has reopened after almost £600k has been ploughed into crime fighting projects, across all the strands that make up the fund, since its launch 12 months ago, thanks to money seized from criminals.
Commissioner backs economic crime crackdown
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden joined Lancashire Police Tac Ops officers across Lancashire’s road network as they work together with the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) to identify criminals, targeting those involved in county lines.
Lancaster BID and Commissioner to work together to tackle business crime and ASB
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden joined members of Lancaster Business Improvement District (Lancaster BID) to discuss how he can support their members with business crime and wider issues they have been facing, including anti-social behaviour (ASB).