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Young life-savers taught how to respond to victims of violence in PCC-backed project

Young life-savers taught how to respond to victims of violence in PCC-backed project

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Up to 150 young people across Leicester are to be trained to become lifesavers in their communities thanks to a project funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews.
Date:
Tuesday 21st March 2023
Restoring Hope with Ramadan FM

Restoring Hope with Ramadan FM

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COMMISSIONER'S BLOG: I visited Ramadan FM to congratulate them on gaining a full-time broadcasting licence so that they can now be heard year-round, not just during Ramadan. I also came to thank them for the work that they are doing to improve understanding between the diverse communities of Leicester.
Date:
Tuesday 21st March 2023
PCC welcomes £1.3m funding boost to meet the costs of East Leicester disorder and support his plans to restore hope in policing

PCC welcomes £1.3m funding boost to meet the costs of East Leicester disorder and support his plans to restore hope in policing

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Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has secured funding worth nearly £1.3m to cover the cost of policing last year's unrest and violent disorder in East Leicester.
Date:
Tuesday 21st March 2023
High praise for Leicestershire officer after £8million of cocaine taken off the streets

High praise for Leicestershire officer after £8million of cocaine taken off the streets

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Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has praised an officer whose instincts led to one of the biggest-ever cocaine seizures by the force.
Date:
Tuesday 21st March 2023
PCC welcomes move to treat violence against women and girls as seriously as terrorism

PCC welcomes move to treat violence against women and girls as seriously as terrorism

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Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has welcomed Home Secretary Suella Braverman's decision to make tackling violence against women and girls a national priority.
Date:
Tuesday 14th March 2023
New police front desk in Rutland officially opened

New police front desk in Rutland officially opened

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A new police enquiry desk in Rutland was officially opened today - delivering on Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews' commitment to improve police visibility.
Date:
Friday 10th March 2023
Aspiring rappers and creative artists take centre stage in new urban music project

Aspiring rappers and creative artists take centre stage in new urban music project

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An urban music project aimed at diverting young people away from crime and violence is set to get underway in Leicester.
Date:
Tuesday 7th March 2023
Villagers set for arrival of new CCTV thanks to PCC funding

Villagers set for arrival of new CCTV thanks to PCC funding

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Plans to install new CCTV cameras to help deter anti-social behaviour and disorder in a Leicestershire village are moving ahead at pace thanks to a substantial safety grant.
Date:
Monday 6th March 2023
PCC praise for 'outstanding' grade in tackling serious and organised crime

PCC praise for 'outstanding' grade in tackling serious and organised crime

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Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has welcomed a new report grading Leicestershire Police as 'outstanding' at tackling serious and organised crime.
Date:
Thursday 2nd March 2023
Powerful road safety campaign launches to help protect young lives

Powerful road safety campaign launches to help protect young lives

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A hard-hitting programme to increase the safety of young drivers and road users and curb anti-social behaviour gets underway this month thanks to support from the county's Police and Crime Commissioner.
Date:
Wednesday 1st March 2023
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