Warrington is next stop on PCC’s LPU tour

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Dan Price has continued his tour of the Constabulary’s Local Policing Units (LPUs), sharing his plans for his term of office, and talking to officers and colleagues. The latest stop on his tour has been Warrington Local Policing Unit.

During the visit, the PCC visited the Museum, speaking to those who volunteer their time, learning more about the history of Cheshire Constabulary. Conversations turned to the importance of working in collaboration with local rugby league team Warrington Wolves.

Police and Crime Commissioner, Dan Price said:

“This was a great visit to Warrington LPU and to meet the different departments to gain a better understanding of the types of incidents they’re faced with.

 “I was especially pleased to hear about some of the important work that’s happening jointly with sports clubs and facilities in the Warrington community. Creating role models and opportunities for young people to join in is an important part of crime prevention and cracking down on anti-social behaviour. I’m sure other initiatives like this are happening across Cheshire, and I’m looking forward to finding out more about them.”

Superintendent of the Northern area, Adam Ross said:

“It was great to welcome the PCC and one of his Deputy PCCs to Arpley Street. I was really proud to demonstrate the good work produced by all the teams here at Warrington.

“It was good for the teams to hear from Mr Price and his commitment to neighbourhood policing. We look forward to working together on many initiatives to make Warrington and Cheshire even safer.”

Arrangements will be made for Mr Price to visit the other LPU areas over the coming months.

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Editors notes

Public accountability for the delivery and performance of the police service is placed into the hands of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) on behalf of the electorate.

The Commissioner has wider responsibilities than those relating solely to the police force, including:

• The ability to provide or commission services intended to help victims and witnesses of crime and anti-social behaviour. • The ability to provide or commission services that will secure, or contribute to securing, crime and disorder reduction. • The ability to bring together Community Safety Partnerships at the force level. • A duty to ensure that all collaboration agreements with other Commissioners and forces deliver value for money or enhance the effectiveness of policing capabilities and resilience. • A wider responsibility for the enhancement of the delivery of criminal justice in their area.