Norfolk’s new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Giles Orpen-Smellie accompanied officers on the beat in King’s Lynn yesterday to learn more about crime and policing issues in the area.

An initiative to protect residents from becoming victims of burglary or theft in Norwich has been launched thanks to funding secured by the OPCCN.

Norfolk's PCC has congratulated the head of Norfolk's Special Constabulary who has been rewarded for more than 22 years commitment to the force after receiving an MBE.

Professionals and parents are again being urged to take part in a series of webinars aimed at highlighting the dangers of criminal exploitation of young people in Norfolk.

More than £600,000 is to be invested in Norfolk’s support services for people who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

As lockdown restrictions begin to lift around the country and people start to enjoy a taste of freedom, Norfolk residents are being asked to voluntarily spend more time locked up.

Life after drugs will be in focus over the coming year as a programme of work tackling key issues which cause crime in Norfolk is expanded.

PCC Giles Orpen-Smellie has had his first meeting with senior police officers to discuss how he and the Constabulary will work together over the next three years to keep Norfolk safe.  

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.