Partnership aimed at reducing levels of crime and disorder celebrates 30 years
A partnership that has invested more than £4 million in initiatives to reduce crime, tackle disorder and make communities safer celebrated its 30th anniversary this week.
Launched in 1992, Lancashire Partnership Against Crime (LANPAC) is a “unique” collaboration between Lancashire Constabulary and Lancashire’s businesses and public services that work together to reduce levels of crime and disorder across the county.
On average, its work allows one new crime reduction project to begin almost every week – designed to protect the vulnerable elderly, tackle crime, drug abuse, street robbery and burglary, and make people feel safer on the streets and in their homes.
It also provides a wide range of educational services and recreational opportunities to help young people lead safe, productive lives.
Lancashire Constabulary Chief Constable Rowley said: “LANPAC is a unique partnership which brings the police and key community stakeholders together with the shared aim of reducing crime.
“The work of LANPAC empowers people of all ages to make a real difference in their communities and, I am certain, has changed many lives for the better.
“We, as a constabulary, are determined to ensure Lancashire remains a safe place to live, work and visit and the work of LANPAC plays an invaluable role in that.”
A registered charity, LANPAC celebrated its 30 years a a special event held at the constabulary’s Hutton headquarters.
LANPAC chair David Smith OBE said: “Our aim is a simple one, to help the constabulary’s efforts to reduce levels of crime and disorder across the county.
“Over the last 30 years LANPAC has allocated some £4 million to fund countless initiatives, some quite small and localised, others with a county-wide spread, but all of them directed at making the people of Lancashire feel safe and reassured in their homes and within their local neighbourhoods.”
Lancashire’s police and crime commissioner Andrew Snowden said: “Effective partnership working is a key part of taking the fight to criminals and keeping our communities safe.
“LANPAC is a great example of the difference we can make by working together and, in leading the fight against crime, I will continue to work closely with our partners and stakeholders across Lancashire.”