News Round-up - Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner - Friday 11th March

During these regular news round-ups I always aim to to provide an overview of just some of the work I'm doing as I take the fight to criminals and work with Constabulary to deliver my Police and Crime Plan priorities. One of the important ways Lancashire Constabulary is supporting the delivery of my priorities and delivering this proactive approach is through Operation Vanquish.

This month's dedicated week of action has seen targeting dangerous drivers being the focus, with around 60 people arrested for drink or drug driving offences, over 200 dealt with for speeding and several stolen vehicles returned to their owners amongst a range of other successful action. I joined officers on enforcement activity during the week and witnessed arrests for dangerous driving. 

During Operation Vanquish's focused activity around dangerous driving officers:

- Arrested 60 people for drink or drug driving,
- Dealt with 217 people for speeding
- Found 72 cars on the road without an MOT
- Seized vehicles from 82 people for driving without insurance or a licence
- Recovered and returned several stolen vehicles to their rightful owners
- Seized large amounts cash off people believed to be involved in criminal activities.

You can read more on Operation Vanquish below.

Whilst the force plays a critical role in tackling crime and making sure we stop people becoming victims, engaging with stakeholders, partners and the general public on a wider basis is key to addressing concerns and delivering my priorities.

An example of this is my support for the national 'Enough' campaign, aimed at tacking violence against women and girls. This backs the priorities in my Police and Crime Plan and is an example where awareness and enforcement, such as through the 40 new officers dedicated to tackling rape and sexual violence, can both play a part in delivering positive change.

This engagement with communities on a local level is also something that myself and my Deputy Andy Pratt MBE are focusing on, and I attended a local PACT meeting in Blackpool to hear concerns and how we can all work together to make their area safer. I will be making more announcements in the near future about how I will support this type of work that allows stakeholders to make their areas safer and deter crime. 

Andrew Snowden

Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner

Commissioner welcomes Op Vanquish results as part of dangerous driving push Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed the results from the latest activity through Op Vanquish - this time tackling dangerous drivers

Commissioner backs campaign to tackle violence against women and girls Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden is backing the national 'Enough' campaign to tackle violence against women and girls.

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Farm Defender: Using VR to tackle rural crime in North Lancashire 9 Mar 2022 - Beyond Radio

Hundreds of motorists caught by police for driving offences 9 Mar 2022 - Lancashire Telegraph

Forty extra officers to join Lancashire police to tackle sex crimes | InYourArea Community 2 Mar 2022 - InYourArea

Blackpool crime crackdown including begging and illegal body piercings 7 Mar 2022 - Lancs Live

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