More than 400 extra householders have benefitted from free security upgrades to deter burglars in the latest phase of a crime prevention project funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews. Two further Prevent and Protect events have been hosted in the Charnwood area in recent weeks, each attracting hundreds of residents. They are part of an ongoing programme of events organised by the PCC’s team as part of a £20k investment project aimed at reducing vulnerability

More than 450 free home security devices have been distributed to residents through the Police and Crime Commissioner's Prevent and Protect scheme across two successful collection events. Held in Loughborough on 28th August and Thurmaston on 4th September, the events gave eligible residents the opportunity to collect a free WiFi CCTV camera, video doorbell or motion-sensor security light to help protect their homes from burglary. The eligible postcode areas were identified us

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