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Shoplifting and retail crime are everybody's problem

Shoplifting and retail crime are everybody's problem

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COLUMN: Protecting retailers and their employees from crime is a responsibility I take very seriously.
Date:
Friday 19th January 2024
PCC empowers householders to take control of their safety as free home security scheme takes off

PCC empowers householders to take control of their safety as free home security scheme takes off

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Eligible householders in areas of Leicestershire will be offered high-quality security upgrades this week under a major crime prevention project led by Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews.
Date:
Tuesday 16th January 2024
Meet the PCC and Chief Constable in East Leicester

Meet the PCC and Chief Constable in East Leicester

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Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Rupert Matthews has called a meeting on 16 January to give residents in East Leicester the opportunity to share their views on crime and policing.
Date:
Thursday 4th January 2024
Police and Crime Commissioner backs tougher action against spiking

Police and Crime Commissioner backs tougher action against spiking

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Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has welcomed tough new action to target spiking as the festive season gets into full swing.
Date:
Tuesday 19th December 2023
Taking the partnership approach to reduce harm in our night-time economy

Taking the partnership approach to reduce harm in our night-time economy

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The night-time economy plays an important part of cultural life in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, creating jobs, attracting visitors and boosting our economy. But like any other area, it is also where most alcohol-related violence is concentrated and continues to present significant policing challenges.
Date:
Monday 18th December 2023
PCC's new post to boost Neighbourhood Watch

PCC's new post to boost Neighbourhood Watch

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Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Rupert Matthews has announced the appointment of a new Project Manager to maximise the impact of Neighbourhood Watch and other invaluable Watch schemes across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Date:
Monday 18th December 2023
Volunteers wanted for PCC's award winning custody scrutiny team

Volunteers wanted for PCC's award winning custody scrutiny team

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As part of his drive to improve public trust and confidence in the police, Rupert Matthews is seeking dynamic and passionate volunteers to oversee the welfare of people being held in police custody.
Date:
Thursday 14th December 2023
PCC announces roll out of £200k crime prevention scheme

PCC announces roll out of £200k crime prevention scheme

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More than 500 householders will be offered free security improvements as part of a major crime prevention scheme.
Date:
Wednesday 13th December 2023
Leicestershire's custody volunteers achieve 'platinum standard' in national quality scheme

Leicestershire's custody volunteers achieve 'platinum standard' in national quality scheme

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Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has hailed his cohort of Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) after the team achieved the highest national quality award, saying that it was 'well deserved'.
Date:
Tuesday 12th December 2023
PCC funds virtual reality film to tackle social media fuelled violence

PCC funds virtual reality film to tackle social media fuelled violence

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A powerful new virtual-reality film has been produced as part of Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews' ongoing commitment to reducing knife and violent crime, a key priority in his Police and Crime Plan.
Date:
Monday 11th December 2023
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