23 January 2023 PCC funding available: grant to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Giles Orpen-Smellie, is inviting applications for funding from non-statutory organisations that can support hidden victims of modern slavery and human trafficking.
1 December 2022 Workplace pledge to help those affected by domestic abuse could help thousands across Norfolk Tens of thousands of employees who may be affected by domestic abuse are getting access to vital help and support thanks to the HEAR (Help Educate Awareness Respond) pledge signed by workplaces across Norfolk.
25 November 2022 Tackling domestic and sexual abuse in Norfolk is ‘everyone’s business’ this White Ribbon Day and beyond Partners across the county are continuing to work together in a bid to show tackling domestic and sexual abuse is ‘everyone’s business’ in Norfolk.
18 November 2022 PCC outlines challenges ahead at Police and Crime Panel Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Giles Orpen-Smellie, was at County Hall on Monday (14 January) to answer questions from the Norfolk Police and Crime Panel. As Giles holds the Chief Constable to account, so councillors and independent members of the Panel scrutinize the PCC’s actions and decisions.
29 September 2022 Tackling Rural Crime Event Residents of Norfolk are being invited to attend an event to find out how Norfolk Constabulary are dealing with rural crime.
5 September 2022 Norfolk’s PCC receives extra funding to support victims and survivors of Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse More funding to help victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence has been secured by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk.
14 July 2022 Project to highlight dangers of criminal exploitation of young people in Norfolk receives praise Thousands of young people across the county have benefitted from a specialist project aimed at highlighting the dangers of criminal exploitation and gangs - thanks to funding and support from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk.
8 July 2022 Sexual assault victims and survivors to continue to receive vital support in Norfolk Victims of sexual abuse are continuing to be given vital help by a Breckland-based charity thanks to support from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk.
7 July 2022 PCC at the Royal Norfolk Show The Royal Norfolk Show proved to be a great place for Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Giles Orpen-Smellie to meet people and organisations from across the county to find out what local issues matter to them here in Norfolk.
4 May 2022 Partnership working proves vital way to keep Norfolk women out of criminal justice system Vulnerable women in danger of entering the criminal justice system are being given a helping hand to turn their lives around thanks to a strong partnership approach led by the PCC's office.