Degree only entry scrapped following Commissioner’s six-month campaign
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has hailed an announcement by the Home Secretary that policing degrees will no longer be required for trainee officers, following his months long campaign for a rethink on the policy.
More crime fighters for Lancashire as Constabulary exceeds National Police Recruitment Targets
Lancashire Police have once again exceeded their national target to recruit an extra 509 officers, boosting the number of resources available to fight crime and keep communities safe. In October alone, 140 new officers were sworn into the force to begin their careers as police officers.
‘Project EDWARD’ drives into Lancashire to raise awareness about road safety
The Lancashire Road Safety Partnership and the Project EDWARD campaign hosted an event engaging with the public during a national week of action to raise the profile of road safety.
Commissioner’s praise as HMICFRS report shows Lancashire Constabulary is one of the best in the country
Lancashire is a good force who listens to its communities, responds to their concerns, and works well with partners to keep people in Lancashire safe, according to the report published today by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary Fire and Rescue Services following an extensive inspection earlier this year.
Deputy Commissioner joins officers and school highlighting road safety
Lancashire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Pratt MBE joined local officers at a primary school in Fylde to talk about road safety, as several young people learnt about catching those speeding and other offences.
Lancashire Police Bolstered by 140 more officers
Lancashire Constabulary continues to strengthen its ranks with 140 more officers sworn into the force this month.
Op Vanquish: Fortnight of surge activity launches tackling road-related crime
We are continuing to take the fight to criminals as part of the latest #OpVanquish to #MakeOurRoadsSafer
‘Project EDWARD’ en-route to Lancashire to help drive down road deaths across the county
Preston Bus Station is set to host an event highlighting Project EDWARD – Every Day Without A Road Death on Wednesday 19th October, supported by members of the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership, as part of a national week of action to raise the profile of road safety
Cash seized by police sees further £85k invested to deter crime
Over £85k is being invested into deterring crime and tackling offending, after the latest investment through the Commissioner’s Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund, which utilises cash taken from criminals, was announced.
Police Commissioner invests in crime fight with innovative kit
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has invested almost £40k in a state-of-the-art portable x-ray scanning kit – the latest technology being rolled out in Lancashire to take the fight to organised crime.
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