Latest News & Blogs
Keep up to date with the latest news, blogs and media from the Lancashire Police & Crime Commissioner.
Commissioner submits plans for £75million overhaul of Lancashire Police’s main base
Lancashire could be set to benefit from a huge investment into critical police infrastructure which supports dogs and mounted branch, specialist and technical training, fleet maintenance, cyber and crime teams, contact management and other enabling services, following proposals drawn up to modernise the existing headquarters site, located in South Ribble.
Lancashire Commissioner announced as chair of centre tackling cyber crime in North West
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling fraudsters and stopping cyber criminals, as he was announced as the new Chair of the North West Cyber Resilience Centre’s Guidance Council (NWCRC).
Commissioner unites Lancashire leaders to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG)
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden has brought together senior leaders from across Lancashire in an effort to coordinate how violence against women and girls (VAWG) is tackled across the county.
Commissioner announces new police station for Chorley
Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden has announced that he is purchasing Runshaw College’s former Chorley campus to develop into a new policing base. This will serve communities across Chorley, replacing the existing dated and not fit for purpose station.
Commissioner discusses getting tough on anti-social behaviour during Rawtenstall Bus Station visit
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden has met with local Inspector Chris Valentine alongside staff at Rawtenstall Bus Station as part of on-going work to combat anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the area.
Commissioner continues crackdown on shopping scammers over £1m loss to fraudsters
In the run up to the busy festive period, Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is urging shoppers to be wary of scammers and continues to fund a crackdown after the cost to victims of online shopping fraud in Lancashire topped £1m in the last year.
Tackling violent crime in focus at accountability session
A detailed look into the role of the Lancashire Violence Reduction Network (LVRN) and how the Constabulary is tackling serious violence with partners to deliver the Commissioner’s Fighting Crime Plan was the focus at the latest accountability session.
Hundreds of victims engage in Restorative Justice across Lancashire
Lancashire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner met with the Constabulary’s restorative justice lead, to highlight the hundreds of people who have engaged in the process, during International Restorative Justice Week.
Op Warrior organised crime crack down
Lancashire Police have this week executed 12 warrants and made 9 arrests during a series of raids in Blackpool, reaffirming their commitment to fighting serious and organised crime. The action was taken as part of Operation Warrior, a force wide operation delivering on Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden’s Fighting Crime Plan priority of[...]
Commissioner takes aim at anti-social behaviour
Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden has shared his plans to increase efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) across Lancashire.