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PCC issues important advice for victims and survivors of domestic abuse

PCC issues important advice for victims and survivors of domestic abuse

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Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews is appealing for victims of domestic abuse who use a hidden mobile phone to opt out of a national Emergency Alerts test to maintain their safety.
Date:
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
PCC announces rural crime funding boost as national campaign launches

PCC announces rural crime funding boost as national campaign launches

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Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has unveiled a new funding opportunity giving communities a frontline role in tackling rural crime.
Date:
Monday 1st September 2025
New plan to prevent crime and harm puts communities centre-stage

New plan to prevent crime and harm puts communities centre-stage

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A pioneering new blueprint has been unveiled setting out how key safety partners across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will work together to prevent crime and harm.
Date:
Friday 29th August 2025
PCC Rupert Matthews' views endorsed by Justice Minister

PCC Rupert Matthews' views endorsed by Justice Minister

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Just days after PCC Rupert Matthews wrote to the Justice Minister Shabana Mahmood MP, advocating the automatic deportation of all foreign criminals, the Minister took to social media in support of this view.
Date:
Tuesday 12th August 2025
PCC's new 'action' programme puts communities in the driving seat of crime prevention

PCC's new 'action' programme puts communities in the driving seat of crime prevention

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Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has unveiled a new flagship initiative putting communities at the helm of his plans for a safer and more prosperous future.
Date:
Monday 11th August 2025
PCC Rupert Matthews has moved to Reform UK

PCC Rupert Matthews has moved to Reform UK

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Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, Rupert Matthews has announced today his move to Reform UK.
Date:
Monday 4th August 2025
PCC warns of the social costs of drink driving as national awareness campaign is marked

PCC warns of the social costs of drink driving as national awareness campaign is marked

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PCC Rupert Matthews is warning drivers of the dire consequences of drink driving on employment and job prospects as the nation marks Alcohol Awareness Week 2025.
Date:
Wednesday 9th July 2025
PCC nets £1.5m boost to increase proactive enforcement patrols to tackle ASB and serious violence

PCC nets £1.5m boost to increase proactive enforcement patrols to tackle ASB and serious violence

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Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has secured nearly £1.5m to support the continuation of 'hotspot' enforcement patrols across the force area to crackdown on anti-social behaviour and serious violence.
Date:
Monday 30th June 2025
PCC celebrates first anniversary of new victims' services

PCC celebrates first anniversary of new victims' services

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Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews is delivering on his promise to transform the wellbeing of victims of crime, reporting outstanding success on the first anniversary of his new support service.
Date:
Tuesday 24th June 2025
New solar farm powers Leicestershire Police's environmental ambitions

New solar farm powers Leicestershire Police's environmental ambitions

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Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has hailed the success of a state-of-the-art new solar farm at Police HQ which is helping the force reduce its carbon footprint and become greener.
Date:
Thursday 19th June 2025
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