Norfolk's PCC Giles Orpen-Smellie has responded to the publication of the latest crime statistics for England and Wales.

Giles Orpen-Smellie has spoken of his delight at becoming the new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Norfolk. 

Norfolk’s newly-elected PCC, Giles Orpen-Smellie, will officially take office on Thursday 13 May 2021.

Giles Orpen-Smellie has been announced as Norfolk’s new PCC following elections held across England and Wales on Thursday 6 May 2021. 

As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, volunteers who go into Norfolk’s police custody facilities to check on the welfare of those held there have restarted their visits.

Lorne Green, Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk, has joined people around the world in paying tribute to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.

PCC Lorne Green has released a statement having been informed by Chief Constable Simon Bailey that he will retire from Norfolk Constabulary in June 2021. 

As the Government’s call for evidence is reopened, the PCC is urging Norfolk’s residents to share their views and experiences to help inform the nationwide strategy to tackling violence against women and girls.  

PCC Lorne Green was joined by Norfolk's Chief Constable and senior officers for the final police accountability meeting of his term.

Nearly 25,000 employees will benefit from a special pledge signed by employers to help victims of domestic abuse in Norfolk.