Commissioner Clive Grunshaw - October 2026

Commissioner Clive Grunshaw - October 2026

Welcome to my October stakeholder newsletter, where I share the latest updates on policing, crime prevention and community safety across Lancashire.

This month, I've continued to join officers on the beat, worked with partners across Lancashire and welcomed new recruits to Lancashire Constabulary as we continue to deliver on the priorities set out in my Police and Crime Plan.

From launching new initiatives to reduce misogyny in football, to strengthening our response to knife crime and modern slavery, partners across Lancashire continue to work together to make our communities safer.

Our Blue Shoes Exhibition continues its tour across Lancashire and our campaign for Kiena's Law has now reached 45,000 signatures. Thank you for your continued support of the campaign for change.

Clive Grunshaw

Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner 

Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls

Blue Shoes Exhibition

The Blue Shoes Exhibition continues its journey across Lancashire, helping to raise awareness of domestic abuse and support the campaign for Kiena's Law.

Created in partnership with Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) with support from Fylde Coast Women's Aid, the exhibition represents the 150 suspected suicides linked to domestic abuse recorded in 2025 and provides a powerful reminder of the devastating impact abuse can have on victims and their families.

If you are yet to see the exhibition, please find upcoming dates and locations below: 

The exhibition is usually on display between 11am and 2pm but please check our social media channels for updates.

Please continue to support the campaign for Kiena's Law by sharing the petition link across your channels and networks: change.org/kienas-law

Tackling Misogyny in Football

Last week, I supported the launch of Lancashire Police's Operation Holcroft, a new initiative partnering with my #GetTheMessage campaign to challenge misogyny and sexual offending within football.

This work reflects the concerns raised by more than 4,800 women and girls who responded to my survey last year, many of whom highlighted the impact that behaviours such as catcalling, unwanted comments and intrusive staring have on their daily lives and sense of safety.

Football has the power to bring communities together, and everyone should feel safe and respected when attending matches. Through Operation Holcroft, Lancashire Police, clubs and partners are working together to make it clear that misogyny has no place in the game.

Tackle Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour 

 Strengthening Lancashire's Response to Modern Slavery

Earlier this month, I joined partners from the Pan-Lancashire Anti-Slavery Partnership, Lancashire Constabulary and the Lancashire Partnership Against Crime for this year's Modern Slavery Conference.

Modern slavery and human trafficking are often hidden crimes, but their impact on victims can be devastating. Tackling them requires strong partnership working, shared expertise and a collective commitment to identifying those at risk and bringing offenders to justice.

The conference provided an important opportunity for organisations from across criminal justice, health, business and the voluntary sector to share best practice, strengthen understanding of exploitation and ensure victims receive the support they need.

Hate Crime Awareness Week

During Hate Crime Awareness Week, I joined officers in Chorley to see first-hand the work being delivered through Operation Hail, a partnership initiative supporting victims of hate crime in the workplace.

Everyone deserves to feel safe at work and in their community. That is why raising awareness of what constitutes a hate crime, improving confidence in reporting, and ensuring victims receive the right support remain so important.

By working closely with local businesses and employers, Lancashire Police and partners are helping to create safer environments where hate crime is recognised, challenged and reported.

Cracking Down on Illegal E-Scooters and E-Bikes

The illegal use of bikes, quad bikes and e-scooters remains one of the issues raised most frequently with me by residents across Lancashire. Since returning as Commissioner two years ago, I have heard first-hand the concerns of communities affected by the antisocial and dangerous use of these vehicles.

That is why I am calling on police forces across the country to stop reselling seized vehicles and instead commit to having them destroyed. This would send a clear message that illegal use will not be tolerated and ensure that vehicles removed from our streets cannot simply find their way back into our communities.

I also welcome indications that the Government intends to strengthen its response to the illegal use of e-scooters and similar vehicles. Greater clarity around where and when these vehicles can be used, alongside stronger enforcement, will help keep our communities safer and provide reassurance to the public.

Walking the Beat

I continue to join officers on the beat alongside Lancashire's MPs to ensure I understand the challenges they faces and the issues raised with them across local communities. This month, I was joined by Chris Webb MP to walk the beat in Blackpool and I also visited Burnley where Oliver Ryan and I joined officers on patrol in the town centre.

Get Tough on Serious Violent Crime 

Knife Crime Concentration Fund Launch

Preventing knife crime requires more than enforcement alone. It demands a coordinated approach that tackles the root causes of violence, supports those most at risk and intervenes before harm occurs.

That is why I was pleased to support Lancashire Violence Reduction Network's recent event in Blackpool, which brought together partners from policing, local authorities, education, criminal justice, health and the voluntary sector to discuss how funding from the Home Office's Knife Crime Concentration Fund will be targeted across Lancashire.

Using detailed analysis and local intelligence, the Violence Reduction Network has developed a focused delivery plan designed to direct resources to communities most affected by serious violence. The funding will support targeted interventions, strengthen partnership working and help ensure that support reaches those who need it most.

I look forward to seeing these plans put into action and the positive impact they will have in communities across Lancashire.

HMP Lancaster Farms Safety Suite

Ensuring that prisoners receive the right type of support prior to their release is crucial in reducing the risk of reoffending. Providing the right support helps individuals reintegrate into society, access new opportunities and make positive choices.

That's why I am pleased to have been able to support the launch of a new Safety Support Suite at HMP Lancaster Farms through my Lancashire Violence Reduction Network. I recently joined prison staff and partners at the launch of the new suite to see first-hand how it supports individuals as they approach release. 

Rebuild Public Trust and Confidence

New Child Focused Courts Model

Ensuring children are at the heart of decisions that affect their lives is a fundamental principle of our justice system. That's why I welcome the introduction of the new Child Focused Courts Model in Lancashire.

The model is designed to ensure children's experiences and needs are better understood from the earliest stages of family court proceedings, helping risks to be identified sooner and support to be provided at the right time.

By placing children's voices, safety and wellbeing at the centre of decision-making, this approach will help improve outcomes for families and ensure the best interests of the child remain the primary consideration throughout the process.

Welcoming Lancashire's New Police Officers

This month, Lancashire Constabulary welcomed 63 new police officers at attestation ceremonies held at Hutton Headquarters.

These new recruits will play a vital role in keeping communities safe, building public confidence and tackling the issues that matter most to local people. Their arrival supports ongoing efforts to strengthen neighbourhood policing and deliver on the priorities set out in my Police and Crime Plan.

I would like to congratulate each officer as they begin their policing career and thank them for choosing a profession dedicated to public service.

National Cadet Week

This month, I was delighted to join Lancashire's police cadets at Hutton Headquarters as part of the first-ever National Cadet Week.

The Volunteer Police Cadets programme provides young people with valuable opportunities to develop new skills, build confidence and make a positive contribution to their communities. Cadets are an important part of the wider policing family, helping to strengthen relationships between young people and policing while developing the next generation of community leaders.

It was a pleasure to meet cadets from across the county and thank them for their dedication, commitment and the valuable role they play in supporting local communities.