An apprentice who found employment through a scheme which gives ex-offenders a second chance could win a National Apprenticeship Award next month after being crowned ‘Rising Star’ at a regional ceremony.

Following a pilot project five years ago, which placed mental health specialists in the police control room for the first time, PCC funding has helped fund the continued growth of the team.

The PCC has welcomed findings from an inspection of police custody provision, which found strong governance arrangements and genuine understanding around protecting vulnerable people.

Addressing attendees at the Leeway conference in Norwich today, the PCC called for 'a concerted and sustained strategy' to tackle domestic abuse.

Policing in the county will once again come under the spotlight as Norfolk’s PCC holds his regular Police Accountability Forum with the Chief Constable next week.

Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Chief Constable will be answering questions from the public at a special event in Cromer next week.

A campaign aimed at educating young drivers about road safety is set to begin touring the county again this week, starting with a visit to City College Norwich.

The OPCCN would like to offer some clarity on the presentation of comments and feedback from the recent fire governance consultation. 

The PCC's consultation on proposals to take on the governance of Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service alongside that of Norfolk Constabulary has now closed.

As he enters the final two weeks of his ‘A Case for Change’ fire governance consultation, Norfolk’s PCC is continuing to gather feedback from residents across the county.