Latest News & Blogs
Keep up to date with the latest news, blogs and media from the Lancashire Police & Crime Commissioner.
Commissioner Launches New Fund to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has unveiled a new funding initiative aimed at supporting projects that address violence against women and girls across the county.
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner signs Armed Forces Covenant
Lancashire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, Kimberley Whitehead, joined officers from Lancashire Police, alongside Members of the Armed Forces, and Reservists at a ceremony held at Police Headquarters to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and raise the Armed Forces Flag in recognition of Armed Forces Week (22–28 June).
Lancashire shines the spotlight on Neighbourhood Policing
Lancashire Constabulary is taking part in a week-long national initiative designed to showcase the good work done by Neighbourhood Policing officers up and down the country.
Commissioner scrutinises force performance at Accountability Board
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has scrutinised the latest performance data from Lancashire Constabulary as part of his ongoing role in holding the Chief Constable to account.
Commissioner Urges Government Action to Tackle M6 Disruptions and Keep Lancashire Moving
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has joined growing calls for urgent government action to address disruptions on the M6 motorway.
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.