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May 17, 20223 min read

Leicestershire launches scheme to support retiring police dogs

Leicestershire Police has today (17 May) launched a scheme to support the ongoing care of retired police dogs. The Police Dog Retirement...

May 13, 20223 min read

Three men sentenced in connection with death of Anand Parmar

Three men have been sentenced to a total of 60 years’ imprisonment in connection with the death of a Leicester man. At the city’s crown...

May 12, 20223 min read

Leicestershire Police takes part in national firearms surrender

The force is appealing for members of the public to hand in illegal, unwanted and unlicensed firearms and ammunition during a two-week...

Jan 12, 20223 min read

The Police and Crime Commissioner Budget Survey 2022

PCC Rupert Matthews is seeking your views on the amount of police funding raised through the local council tax. “It is vital I set a...

Jan 252 min read

PCC joins officers using metal detecting wands in the fight against knife crime

Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has joined officers on the front line, tackling knife crime in the city, as part of a...

Jan 242 min read

PCC funds iconic blue lamps in homage to golden era of neighbourhood policing

Several police stations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will soon receive Victorian-style blue lamps outside the building as...

Nov 28, 20231 min read

Leicestershire police Winter 2023 Drink Drug Drive campaign

Motorists are being reminded of the dangers of drink drug driving following the latest national figures which show that the number of...

Aug 17, 20231 min read

New mobile speed camera community concern sites

The following locations have been added to the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland community concern sites, the full this can be found...

Aug 15, 20232 min read

PCC says 7% pay increase for police officers and staff will help retain a ‘top-class' workforce

PCC says 7% pay increase for police officers and staff will help retain a ‘top-class' workforce. Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert...

Aug 10, 20233 min read

Illegal cannabis-based products business shut down after two jailed

A business-like operation producing and distributing cannabis products has been shut down after two people were jailed for a number of...

May 15, 20233 min read

Driver jailed after attempt to evade police in high speed pursuit

Dramatic footage released by the force shows the pursuit and arrest of a disqualified driver who failed to stop for police. On the...

Mar 24, 20233 min read

Three new four-legged recruits join Leicestershire Police pack

Three new crime-fighting canines are hitting the streets of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Police Dog (PD) Echo, Izzy and Reggie...