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Lancashire Constabulary Exceeds Government Recruitment Targets

More than 600 additional police officers joined Lancashire Constabulary within the last 4 years, exceeding their target to recruit 509 additional officers set by the government.  Lancashire Constabulary are proudly celebrating after recruiting an additional 612 police officers, many of whom have completed their training and others on their way towards becoming fully-fledged officers, serving alongside their committed colleagues.  Since September […]

Lancashire Police Cadets take first prize at national awards

Police Cadets from Lancashire’s Pendle unit are celebrating their success after winning the National Crimebeat Awards, at a ceremony in London on 21st March 2023. National Crimebeat is the youth crime prevention charity of the High Sheriffs’ Association and is governed by trustees who are mainly former High Sheriffs. It aims to give recognition to the most innovative and successful crime prevention […]

Lancashire Police bolstered by 140 new officers

We continue to strengthen our ranks with 140 more officers sworn into the force this month.  Four ceremonies were held at the force HQ to formally attest and welcome the new recruits.  The newest members of the Lancashire Police family are now training to become fully operational for their roles on immediate response and investigations.   Proud family and friends looked […]

Burnley Special Inspector recognised at national volunteering awards ceremony

A Special Inspector from Burnley who has dedicated hours of her time to supporting policing has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Charlotte Buffey, who has clocked up 245 hours of volunteering already this year, has worked her way up the ranks and took on the role as a Special Inspector at the age of 22, making her the […]

First recruits join on the newest route into policing

Lancashire Constabulary continues to strengthen its ranks with 21 new officers who are making history for the force as the first cohort to join from the BSc Professional Policing Degree entry route. This week, a ceremony was held at the force HQ to formally attest and welcome the new recruits who have graduated from University of Central Lancashire, Edge Hill […]