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Share your views on matters of crime and policing in Lancashire – updates by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire

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Fantastic results 👏👏👏
Supported by funding from Commissioner Grunshaw, this initiative builds on the work of Op Vulture, which tackles retail crime across Lancashire, and is a great example of what effective partnership working can achieve to prevent, deter and tackle crime.

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Shoplifting across St Annes town centre has fallen by 26% in just three months, as the Town Link ShopSafe Radio System delivers a fantastic early result for local businesses, shoppers and the wider community...

Read more: https://t.co/FoBKDgHkJU

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A new action plan has been unveiled by Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw and @LancsPolice, setting out a clear and coordinated approach to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) across the county. Read more 👉https://t.co/VEwdxpstXP

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🤝Commissioner thanks volunteers during custody detention scrutiny panel

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Commissioner Grunshaw has welcomed the introduction of a new sex-based harassment offence, which gives police stronger powers to act decisively on intentional harassment. Read more👇
https://t.co/b64PzIkPps

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📍Commissioner visits Preston project helping women and girls feel safe
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Funded by Commissioner Grunshaw, @VictimCareLancs has marked a significant milestone after the service celebrated its first anniversary since its launch in April 2025, having supported more than 1,300 victims of crime across the county. Read more: https://t.co/wWTlyq2R9G

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This week marks #Sceptre week, a national campaign to reduce knife crime. 🔪❌

To mark the week, we’re hosting an awareness event for local schools at The Mazuma Mobile Stadium, following the success of our event late last year!

#UTS🦐 | @LancsPCC | @LancsVRN

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⚖️Commissioner takes campaigning on domestic abuse related deaths to Westminster

https://t.co/Mqm1FbI559

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Commissioner welcomes landmark Crime and Policing Act

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed the new Crime and Policing Act receiving Royal Assent, introducing significant reforms to improve public safety.

https://t.co/NXs5ZYf8NH

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👮Continuing to deliver for Lancashire🤝

At the halfway point of his term as Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw has reaffirmed his commitment to hold @LancsPolice to account, support victims of crime and protect the public.

https://t.co/eMKduXTgep

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💬 Worked to improve confidence to report with the highest ever levels of contact through the anonymous reporting charity Crimestoppers

WATCH:

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Public trust & confidence is at the heart of everything we do in policing underpins all of the work that Commissioner Grunshaw does.

📊Scrutinised the Chief Constable on Lancashire Constabulary's performance, in his regular Accountability Board meetings

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✍️ Overseen the work of independent scrutiny panels including those looking at Custody Detention, Stop and Search and Ethics
📞💻Seen emergency and non-emergency calls and enquires show a marked improvement following investment into the force control room

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📊Police and Crime Commissioner hosts Academic Network event to strengthen Evidence Based Policing across Lancashire

https://t.co/HJOclByNIF

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🚨 Continued to ensure Lancashire Constabulary have the backing and resources needed to go after criminal gangs through Operation Warrior
💊 Funded the expansion of Operation Shore to address the rise in Ketamine abuse

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Serious violence can destroy lives & damage communities. The PCC's Police and Crime Plan is tackling it:
📉 Seen his Lancashire Violence Reduction Network deliver a record 15% fall in knife crime & 31% reduction in hospital admissions for sharp‑object injuries during 2025.

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Commissioner Grunshaw opens fund using seized criminal cash

🏘️Up to £5k to support safer communities
💷Using cash taken from criminals
✍️Local organisations, charities, community groups, parish and town councils can apply

Read more and how to apply:

https://t.co/nhoxaacuGC

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📽️Watch below to find out more👇

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Since being elected Commissioner Clive Grunshaw has worked to prevent VAWG and improve safety:

🗨️Ran a county-wide survey to inform decision making to keep women and girls safe
👨Launched 'Get the Message' campaign to tackle misogyny and challenge harmful behaviours

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💅Worked with beauty salons to #NailDomesticAbuse and encourage reporting and support
👮Invested into the UK-first pilot of specialist VAWG PCSOs
✍️Lobbied Government to strengthen legislation, punish offenders and deliver justice