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.
Commissioner secures £7 million for domestic abuse and sexual violence support services
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Snowden, has secured over £7m to enhance domestic abuse and sexual violence support across Lancashire. The funding, awarded by the Ministry of Justice, will benefit a wide range of local organisations and services over 3 years and will ensure that victims have access to specialist support to help them[...]
Commissioner visits Lancashire prisons to tackle reoffending
Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden met with the Prison Governor at HMP Preston to discuss partnership working, reducing reoffending and keeping communities safe.
Commissioner proud to see force in nationwide number one spot for female recruits
Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden has praised Lancashire Constabulary for taking the number one spot for the whole of England for increasing the proportion of female officers joining the force through the Government’s Uplift Programme. 54% of officers the force has taken on since March 2020 are female, more than any other force in[...]
Commissioner delivers on front counter pledge as Waterfoot Police Station reopens to the public
Waterfoot Police Station in Rossendale will reopen to the public from Monday, 1st of August, delivering on Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden’s pledge to ensure public access to police front counters across Lancashire. The news follows the reopening of front counters in Clitheroe, Kirkham and Leyland in 2021 and means that residents in all[...]
Commissioner welcomes £900k Safer Streets Funding for Lancashire
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden has welcomed the news that two Lancashire projects that have received almost £900k of funding in the Government’s latest Safer Streets announcement. The projects, endorsed by the Commissioner as part of the bidding process, support the delivery of his Police and Crime Plan, helping to protect people and[...]
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