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Serious violence
Commissioner pledges to tackle knife crime through lived experience and community voices
Commissioner has made tackling knife crime a key priority, committing to a unique approach that places lived experience at the forefront of efforts.
10 October 2024
Rural crime
Police access aim for rural communities
Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden has spoken of his goal to ensure rural communities can access the police.
23 October 2024
Safer Streets
New refuge point installed in Retford thanks to Safer Streets
The Police and Crime Commissioner is continuing to help people feel safe while visiting Worksop and Retford by installing another Refuge Help Point.
18 October 2024
Accessibility, equality and inclusivity
Support made hate crime victim feel safer
A victim of hate crime said she felt safer because police and support services ‘had her back’ when she reported vile racist abuse.
16 October 2024
Safer Streets
Safer Streets projects helping to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour
Criminal activity and antisocial behaviour are being reduced following a combination of Safer Streets projects.
8 October 2024
Accountability
Greater public scrutiny given to police custody
Members of the community will give feedback on whether police are using their custody powers fairly, following the launch of a new scrutiny panel.
4 October 2024
Antisocial behaviour
Safer Streets youth pod praised by young people as making them feel ‘a lot safer’
The installation of a youth pod at Coronation Park has been particularly well received, offering young people a safe space to gather and socialise.
2 October 2024
Safer Streets
Crime-tackling CCTV project completed thanks to Safer Streets
A project to install CCTV cameras across key areas of Beeston has been completed - marking a step forward in public safety and tackling crime.
30 September 2024
Safer Streets
Balderton school benefits from important water safety session hosted by partners
We joined together with Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to host educational sessions dedicated to water safety.
27 September 2024
Violence against women and girls
Nottinghamshire’s first VAWG stakeholder reference meeting unites partners for change
Partners from across Nottinghamshire came together recently, uniting around delivering Nottinghamshire’s Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy.
24 September 2024
Violence Reduction Partnership
Local rugby player helping unlock youngsters’ potential
A Nottingham Rugby star is helping young people avoid the criminal justice system by delivering weekly multisport sessions which put smiles on faces.
23 September 2024