PCC approves £2.6m funding deal to enhance trauma support and secure justice for victims of sexual violence Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has appointed a new healthcare provider to deliver high-quality trauma support and effective justice for adult victims of sexual violence. Mountain Healthcare – the largest provider of Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services in the UK – has been commissioned to deliver all SARC services in Leicester, Leicestershire an

People struggling with substance misuse who come into police custody will receive expert help to recover from addiction and turn their backs on crime thanks to a step up in drug testing. Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews is increasing funding for the area’s Drug Testing on Arrest (DToA) service to boost testing capacity to divert more vulnerable people into treatment. The PCC is investing £200k in the service over the next two

Responding to the report published today (6 July) from the Police Leadership Commission, Rupert Matthews, Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, said: "The report's call for a fundamental overhaul of police leadership is right, but it is far from a new observation. For years, I have argued for a return to the Peelian principles and for stronger, more accountable leadership. "I welcome the focus on developing future leaders and believe we shou

Dozens of householders in Loughborough and surrounding areas are to be offered state-of-the art security devices to protect their homes from burglars thanks to PCC funding. As part of an ongoing programme of Prevent and Protect events, the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCC has designated £20k to improve home security for vulnerable homes within the Charnwood district where data shows properties are at increased risk of burglary. Eligible residents are invited to one o

A dedicated public spaces team is taking to the streets as part of the city council’s ongoing bid to tackle antisocial behaviour across Leicester. The new team will initially focus on the city centre, supporting the enforcement of the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) that was introduced last year to crack down on nuisance behaviour. Wearing distinctive blue protective vests, with their role clearly displayed on the back of their jackets, the six officers will have delega

Concerns have been raised over the recent firearms offences in residential streets across Leicester and Leicestershire. Leicestershire Police are currently investigating three separate firearms discharges of which they believe are linked, in Braunstone, Glenfield and Newbold Verdon over the past week. The public are deeply concerned that someone is targeting houses and fears that innocent people will be seriously injured or killed. After contacting the Police and Crime commis

BREAKING NEWS Police report that there is no evidence of an increased threat to the public following three firearms incidents in Leicester in recent days. A third firearms discharge is being investigated by detectives and linked to two previous reports. Sandown Road Glenfield Detectives have an ongoing investigation into firearms discharges which happened in Cort Crescent, Braunstone on Tuesday 2 June and Brascote Lane, Newbold Verdon on Tuesday 9 June. Court Crescent Braunst

Communities with long-standing road safety issues are benefiting from extra funding to encourage motorists to slow down and heed speed limits. Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has set aside an additional £30k for community-driven road safety projects in response to the huge demand for grants in the latest round of his Community Action Fund. The round exclusively focused on road safety – a top concern for the public – and attracted 55 applications worth over £340k

A community workshop designed to combat social isolation and improve mental health is transforming lives thanks to a helping hand from Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews. The Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland PCC provided funding to New Parks Men’s Shed and Community Garden for a new weatherproof storage area to enable outdoor activities to continue throughout the winter months in addition to a minor upgrade of facilities. The project brings together men to soc