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Keep up to date with the latest news, blogs and media from the Lancashire Police & Crime Commissioner.
Police Commissioner visits Colne ASB project funded by Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner joined young people and partners on a visit to Colne Youth Action Group (CYAG) – to see how the support of his Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund has helped their drive to address anti-social behaviour in the area.
Commissioner joins Great Harwood residents to talk anti-social behaviour
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Snowden, has met with residents in Great Harwood to discuss concerns around antisocial behaviour and what can be done to tackle them. Andrew was joined by MP for Hyndburn Sara Britcliffe, local police officers, local councillors, members of the local community action group and concerned residents.
Commissioner joins Chorley PCSO on beat walk
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Snowden, joined a local PSCO on a walkaround Chorley town centre, meeting shoppers, business owners and visiting Inspire Youth Zone to discuss how police are getting tough on ASB and the positive impact officers have been having.
Police Commissioner visits new rape investigations teams
Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Snowden, has visited one of the new dedicated teams investigating rape and sexual assault across Lancashire, meeting officers committed to bringing offenders to justice and keeping people safe.
Police bosses scrap baseball caps in favour of traditional headwear
Traditional police hats are set for a comeback in Lancashire after Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden and Chief Constable Chris Rowley agreed to scrap baseball caps for all officers and PCSOs. In a move that is already proving popular amongst rank and file officers since the Chief Constable announced his decision internally last week,[...]
Proactive policing continues in face of soaring demand
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden has praised officers following several successful operations delivering his fighting crime plan priorities, despite rising demands. Over the summer months, demand in the force control room has continued to rise at unprecedented levels with almost 1,500 999 calls alone last Saturday.
MPs see crime fighting plan in action
Yesterday Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden and Chief Constable Chris Rowley welcomed Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham and Hyndburn MP Sara Britcliffe to Lancashire Constabulary HQ to showcase the Fighting Crime Plan in action. The day offered an insight into specialist units across the Constabulary, including dogs, drones, forensics, digital intelligence and the[...]
Commissioner visits Bacup youth project he’s backed with cash to tackle ASB
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Snowden, visited a project in Bacup that is part of the area’s response to anti-social behaviour – being delivered with support from his Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund.
County’s scrutiny panel chair sees Fighting Crime Plan in action
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner was joined by the Chair of the county’s Police and Crime Panel Cllr Jackie Oakes to allow her to see first-hand how officers are utilising resources and taking the fight to criminals.
Police Commissioner visits Bamber Bridge and Lostock Hall to see focus on getting tough on ASB
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden joined local councillors and the neighbourhood policing team in Lostock Hall and Bamber Bridge today, before meeting with residents, all focusing on tackling anti-social behaviour and listening to the public’s concerns.