Press Releases

2019

Further details of proposed new police station for South Cambridgeshire published

UN World Day Against Trafficking highlighted by Police Commissioner

Cambridgeshire is leading the way in the fight against scammers, says Police and Crime Commissioner

Supporting survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough gets share of £22m to tackle serious violence

Young people’s projects celebrated by Commissioner at awards ceremony

Commissioner praises nurses providing officers with expert advice

Supporting survivors of sexual violence – views needed to shape the future services

Could you be an Independent Custody Visitor?

Counselling project helps 400 young victims to recover from abuse in its first year

Commissioner urges local people to have their say on his proposal for a new Southern Police Station

Police Commissioner and Chief Constable to hold public meeting on new police station plans

Police Commissioner commends Museum of Armed Policing as a ‘gem’ of the Fens

Police Commissioner awards more than £12,000 to projects for young people

Police Commissioner celebrates silver status of voluntary scheme checking the welfare of people in police custody in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Police Commissioner celebrates the success of award-winning young driver programme

Police Commissioner’s support to keep communities safe from knife crime

Police Commissioner funds ‘black boxes’ to support new Community Speedwatch Schemes

Commissioner leads on 7Force supply deal to deliver an additional £2m for Cambridgeshire Constabulary

New Southern Police Station for Cambridgeshire moves a step closer

Police Commissioner joins local MPs to tackle hare coursing

Police Commissioner warns businesses to stay vigilant against business crime

Public support helps to increase Police Officer numbers in Cambridgeshire for the second year running

2018

Police Commissioner launches new website to help victims of crime

Police Commissioner appoints new Chief Constable for Cambridgeshire

OPCC funded young driver scheme hits milestone

Police Commissioner names his preferred candidate for new Chief Constable for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Commissioner ‘throws in’ extra funding for Roads Policing Education Campaign

Police Commissioner partners national project to provide support for victims of hate crime

Police Commissioner seeks new Chief Constable

Scheme to reduce homelessness in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough supported by Police Commissioner

Police Commissioner marks two years in office

Commissioner celebrates Cambridgeshire Youth Projects

Home Office announce approval for Police and Crime Commissioner to take over responsibility for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Commissioner awards over £11,000 in grants to fund projects with young people.

HMICFRS report on police effectiveness

My Response to the Cambridge Magistrates’ Court’s proposal

Police Commissioner marks National Stalking Awareness Week

My support for the proposed Service Animals (Offences) Bill

Cambridge Church to host Modern Slavery Summit POSTPONED

Working together to safeguard the vulnerable

My response to HMIP’s report into custody provision

Police Commissioner marks #itsnotok2018 by reminding victims about available support

Public support council tax rise to fund more police officers

Police Commissioner has serious reservations over proposed closure of Cambridge Magistrates Court

Have your say on police funding in Cambridgeshire

New Deputy joins Police and Crime Commissioner

2017

Youth groups to benefit from Police Commissioner Funding

Police Commissioner walks blind folded in support of visually impaired

Campaign offers free soft drinks for designated drivers

Local Policing Review

Cambridgeshire scheme supporting people from reoffending shortlisted in national award

Police Commissioner proposes to appoint Deputy Commissioner

Statement from the Police and Crime Commissioner

Statement from the Police and Crime Commissioner, Jason Ablewhite

County-wide project to support young people affected by Domestic Abuse

New Youth and Community Fund launched by Police Commissioner

Police Commissioner provides free storage facility to support life-saving charity

Could you be an independent custody visitor?

Scheme to reduce reoffending in Cambridgeshire marks one year anniversary

Funding from Police Commissioner helps young victims of crime recover

One month to go for people to have their say on how Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is governed

Police Commissioner announces funding to tackle violence against women and girls

Police Commissioner launches consultation on changing responsibility for fire service

Cambridgeshire Police response to people in mental health crisis hailed a success

Newly collaborated criminal justice function focuses on bringing offenders to justice more swiftly

Award winning technology to teach young people to drive arrives in Cambridgeshire

Partnership event educates young drivers on road safety

Former police station gets new lease of life through Whittlesey Town Council

Award for restorative justice in the county

Police Commissioner seeks greater responsibility for fire service

Increased police presence following London attacks

National Volunteers’ Week – could you contribute?

Statement from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner

Police Commissioner completes first year in office

Opportunity for audit experts

Scheme to reduce reoffending extended across Cambridgeshire

Police Commissioner launches four year plan for Constabulary

Eleven year old local hero recognised by Police Commissioner

Police Commissioner to fund online learning toolkit for young drivers

Empowering women to make a change

Victims’ Commissioner launches new centre for victims of sexual violence

Victims’ Commissioner launches new centre for victims of sexual violence

Police Commissioner reaffirms his support for Roads Victims Trust

Young people celebrate Youth Fund success

Enhanced support for young victims of sexual violence

Protect yourself from romance fraud

Police Commissioner presents Police and Crime Plan to scrutiny panel

Police Commissioner calls for Cambridge venues to support ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign

Police Commissioner funds new county-wide road safety post

Call for volunteers to help victims of crime

Police Commissioner to host city cybercrime conference

2016

Police Commissioner asks people to join him in giving up the booze for Dry January

Police donate bikes to Romsey Mill to help young people gain skills

Police Commissioner reviews estate to protect frontline

Sexual Assault Referral Centre reopens at Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Closer working between Police and Fire

National Award for Constabulary’s Restorative Justice Team

Police Commissioner seeks your views

Police Commissioner at the forefront of new approach to street drinking in the UK

‘Know the risks’ – Police Commissioner lends his support to Alcohol Awareness Week

Police Commissioner provides much-needed venue for Operation Christmas Child

Commissioner makes awards to support local groups working with young people

Police Commissioner welcomes Police and Fire Minister to Cambridgeshire

Commissioner meets rural businesses to discuss impact of rural crime

Commissioning a county-wide support service for victims of sexual violence

Commissioner and Chief Constable support lower drink drive limit

Clown craze no laughing matter

Commissioner pledges continued funding for force control room based mental health nurses

Police Commissioner wants your views

Enhanced support for victims and witnesses of crime in Cambridgeshire

Sun, sirens and speed-guns

New Youth Panel welcomes Police Commissioner

Statement regarding incident in Cambridge 27th August 2016

Police Commissioner checks on welfare of detainees

Joint Engagement Strategy

Young people help the county’s police

Soham Volunteer Police Cadets pass out with pride

Police Commissioner announces new Deputy

Reflections on my first month as Police and Crime Commissioner

Police Commissioner cleans up with Cadets

Police and Crime Commissioner thanks Police Support Volunteers

Police and Crime Commissioner thanks volunteer custody visitors

Police officers and staff commended at Chief’s award ceremony

Do you have what it takes to inspire a young generation?

Volunteer Police Cadets celebrate Volunteers’ Week

Police Commissioner receives warm welcome from staff working in Peterborough

Police Commissioner supports Mental Health Awareness Week

First day for Cambridgeshire’s new Police and Crime Commissioner

From Wisbech to Westminster – Meadowgate School Cadets meet the Minister

Sir Graham Bright steps down as Police Commissioner

Peterborough school celebrates passing out of 2nd unit of Volunteer Police Cadets

Young people in East Cambs encouraged to get creative!

Celebrating young people in Cambridgeshire

Conference helps businesses tackle cybercrime

Police Commissioner continues support for road crash families

Police Commissioner’s bid to end revolving door for offenders

Police Commissioner launches new road safety fund

Volunteer Police Cadet unit to launch at Cambridge school

Police to hold Cybercrime Conference

New Police Contact Point opens in Chatteris

Wisbech Volunteer Police Cadets pass out with pride

Volunteer Police Cadets become the pride of Cambridgeshire

Three Forces continue to move forward with collaboration

Partners come together to improve crisis support

Cambourne Volunteer Police Cadet Unit is recruiting young people now!

Sir Graham Bright supports call to lower drink drive limit

Cambridgeshire Constabulary funding for victims’ service to be protected

Cambridgeshire police board agrees to recommend 0.99% increase in police council tax

Soham’s Volunteer Police Cadets bridge the gap between generations

Is 2016 the year you give something back?

PCCs across the region join forces to recruit legally qualified chairs

Police and Crime Commissioner proposes 1% precept increase

2015

Cambridgeshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner backs call for drivers using mobiles to face bigger fines

Peterborough Cadets help local hospice to raise vital funds at Christmas

Cambridgeshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner urges people to stay safe at Christmas

Police Commissioner declares his support for diversity and equality

Vehicle procurement collaboration between 34 organisations announced

Youth activities set to receive £40,000 cash boost from police commissioner

Students take the helm of Cambridge Constabulary for the day

PCC Backing for the “Have You Ever?” Campaign

Christmas revellers warned: “Don’t put yourself at risk”

One year on – Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme celebrates first anniversary

Senior cadets graduate from region’s first cadet leadership course

Youth leaders wanted for new Volunteer Police Cadet Unit

Cyclists put on the right tracks for safety

Cambridgeshire Constabulary well prepared to face future financial challenges

Council backs work to support mental health crisis

Victims’ stories help put human trafficking in the spotlight in Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire to host human trafficking summit to improve awareness

Three forces agree to progress further collaboration proposals

Sir Graham Bright will not seek re-election as Police and Crime Commissioner

Victims’ Hub supports over 4,000 people in first year

One year on – Cambridgeshire’s Victims’ Hub celebrates its first birthday

New Chief takes helm of constabulary

Police Commissioner highlights key victories in financially-challenging year

Ely residents feel safe and happy with their local police, Commissioner hears

Top police bosses meet Wisbech public

Cambridge “street surgery” helps police and public connect

Alec Wood proposed as new Chief Constable for Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Value of rural crime in Cambridgeshire falls by 30%

Statement relating to Taxpayers Alliance report

Recruitment drive launched to attract new cadet leaders

Audit of accounts year ended March 31, 2015

Police & Crime Commissioners work together to reduce crime

Young police cadets scoop awards for commitment

Public lift the lid on policing concerns during street surgery event

Volunteer Police Cadets become the toast of the county at passing out parade

Police forces agree to collaboration of Public Contact functions

Police Commissioner to honour Volunteer Police Cadets in passing-out parade

Celebrating Young People in Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire PCC welcomes national effort to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism

Cambridgeshire seeks new Chief Constable

Police Collaboration Proposals Progressed for Custody and Criminal Justice

Victims’ Commissioner impressed with Cambridgeshire’s response to victims of crime

Still time to have your say on rural policing, says Commissioner

Victims’ Commissioner to visit Cambridgeshire to see victim care work in action

Commissioner highlights local benefits of collaboration

New member sought for police service scrutiny committee

Cambridgeshire’s Independent Custody Visitors praised during National Volunteering Week

New Volunteer Police Cadet scheme launched in Wisbech

Police volunteers are helping to carve positive futures for young people, says Commissioner

Police Commissioner welcomes ban on ‘legal highs’

Commissioner urges residents to influence the future of rural policing in national poll

Three Chiefs and Police and Crime Commissioners agree to collaborate Organisational Support Functions

Police commissioner backs National Rural Crime Network

Commissioner issues fresh pledge to support those with mental health problems

New Police Contact Point opens in Morrisons, Cambourne

Police cast the net for 10 new 101 call handlers

Police Cadets post crime-fighting balloons to deliver safety message

Commissioner backs World Book Night with free books for custody detainees

Cambridgeshire awarded more than £100,000 to support victims of sexual abuse

Commissioner to recruit Outreach Worker for Peterborough and Fenland

Boost to 101 phone service

Breathalyser tests to be trialled at Cambridge pubs and nightclubs

Happy six-month birthday to Cambridgeshire’s Victims’ Hub

Police numbers maintained despite budget cuts

Commissioner supports bids for victims of sexual abuse

Volunteer Police Cadet unit to launch in Soham

New Police Contact Point opens in Sainsbury’s, Cambridge

Volunteer Police Cadets’ first assignment

Commissioner encourages domestic abuse victims to seek help

New Police Contact Point opens in Tesco, St Neots

Time to Talk day: Police and Crime Commissioner support

Working together to develop Restorative Justice

Awards for exemplary volunteering

Sir Graham meets vulnerable people he has pledged to protect

Proposals for changes to the counties Control Room progressing

Cambridgeshire Volunteer Police Cadet passing out ceremony at Peterborough school

Delivery partner appointed to help develop Restorative Justice in Cambridgeshire

Commissioner helps to keep child exploitation in the spotlight

Police and Crime Commissioner proposes precept freeze

New Police Contact Point opens in Tesco, Wisbech

Police and Crime Commissioner launches Connect Newsletter

New Police Contact Point opens in Tesco, Wisbech

2014

Tackling alcohol misuse through education

Supporting victims of crime in Cambridgeshire

Report shows Cambridgeshire Constabulary performing well

Commissioner to play host to young cadets for national ‘Take-Over’ day

Commissioner helps lead national efforts to tackle alcohol misuse

Commissioner urges ‘morning after’ motorists to consider whether they are legally safe to drive

Commissioner welcomes reform over the detention of 17-year-olds in police custody

Commissioner provides the right tools for the job

Commissioner set to meet Peterborough’s volunteer police cadets

Sir Graham Bright reflects on two years in office

Commissioner lends his support to anti-hate conference

Partners pledge to work together to improve support for those in mental health crisis

Young people have their say on policing

Commissioner urges cyclists to get LIT

Victims of anti-social behaviour given stronger voice

Commissioner welcomes decision to scrap changes to taxi licencing rules

Commissioner urges people to report hate crime

Cambridgeshire takes pioneering approach to mental health

Grants available to fund youth projects

Cambridgeshire victims of crime to get enhanced service

Sir Graham spars with young boxers to keep them out of trouble

Police contact points to be rolled out county-wide

Commissioner gives £20k boost to road victims charity

Commissioner’s cadet scheme takes another step forward

Police support for victims of burglaries valued

Praise for police in Fenland

Commissioner urges drivers to “belt-up”

Police “doing a good job” say St Neots people

Stop and Search: Immediate sign up to new measures “shows policing by consent at its best”

Commissioner takes to the streets

Commissioner seeks police cadet scheme volunteers

Audit of accounts year ended March 31, 2014

Day of public engagements in Peterborough for Commissioner

Day of public engagements in Peterborough for Commissioner

Burglary satisfaction among the best nationally

‘Good’ verdict for Cambridgeshire from HMIC

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough secure £345,000 from victim support fund

Anti-social behaviour: have your say on ‘community remedy’

Volunteer Police Cadet pilot to launch at Peterborough school

Commissioner to lobby Minister over private hire plans

Commissioner reports on a year of challenge and progress

Commissioner’s funding will help Neighbourhood Watch support victims

Tell us what you think of 101, says Commissioner

Sainsbury’s police contact point coming soon

Commissioner gives agreement to progress with Strategic Alliance

Commissioner responds to public outrage

Commissioner welcomes ‘sensible suggestions’ from progress report

Work with young people ‘excellent’, says Commissioner

Commissioner to hold mental health round table

“We are trailblazing on IT” says Commissioner

Commissioner to recruit Outreach Worker – South

Commissioner to launch public contact point pilot

Commissioner welcomes mental health concordat

Commissioner launches youth fund

Police and Crime Panel endorses precept to protect the frontline

Plan variation puts victims in driving seat

Number of Specials reaches 300

Commissioner welcomes extra £2m Home Office funding

2013

Commissioner broadcasts season’s greetings

Santa arrives early for children at Hinchingbrooke

Protecting the frontline ‘priority’ for Commissioner

Region’s forces rise to the financial challenge with new plans to share resources

Commissioner to hold alcohol event

Response statement: police use of surveillance

“Successful, busy and challenging”: Commissioner welcomes one year anniversary

Commissioner welcomes revised Victims’ Code

‘Every confidence’ police will meet integrity challenges head on, says Commissioner

“Slavery has no place in modern day Britain”, says Commissioner

More joined up approach to mental health needed, says Commissioner

Commissioner responds on ‘target setting’

Drunkenness shouldn’t be paid for by the tax payer, says Commissioner

New messaging system will make communities safer and save police time

‘Vast majority’ of non emergency calls now answered within 30 seconds

Audit of accounts year ended March 31, 2013

Commissioner’s Annual Report: “Achievements should not be understated”

Commissioner greets six months milestone

Commissioner attends Specials swearing in

Commissioner extends Chief Constable’s contract

‘Arrest warrant’ issued for Deputy Commissioner

Commissioner seeks public views on draft Plan

Sir Graham goes out on patrol with Op Pedalo Specials in Cambridge

Statement: Outsourcing organisational support services for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire police forces

Custody Visitors needed

‘Below inflation’ precept would increase number of constables

Road safety: “You can’t cherry pick the law” says Sir Graham