Preventing Crime & Building Partnerships
The APCC supports PCCs to develop prevention initiatives that can reduce crime and the number of victims. The Association also supports PCCs in their work with local partners in areas relating to vulnerability such as social care, mental health, drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness, and police custody. Furthermore, the APCC has established portfolio activities relating to high volume and high harm areas of crime and policing including serious violence, anti-social behaviour, road safety and business and retail crime.
We also provide dedicated advice and support to PCCs who take on governance responsibilities for Fire and Rescue Services.
Our priorities for prevention and partnerships are to support PCCs to:
- Lead prevention work locally, guided by a growing evidence base of what works and working with local partners to address community concerns.
- Collaborate with partners to address vulnerability and support those with complex needs, including those with addiction and mental health concerns, and reducing the non-crime demands on policing.
- To support PCC led collaboration with emergency services and to progress Commissioner’s role in Fire and Rescue Service governance.
Latest News
Business Crime Matters
APCC Response to Association of Convenience Stores report on retail crime
APCC Lead comments on the British Retail Consortium’s Crime Survey Report
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APCC CHAIR COMMENTS ON POST OFFICE SCANDAL
ONS stats reveal a rise in drug-related deaths
APCC response to deaths being linked to street drugs stronger than heroin
The APCC welcomes the government response to the fire reform White Paper and consultation, 12th December, 2023
APCC supports national Christmas drink and drug driving campaign
Videos
Business Crime Matters
APCC Business & Retail Crime Lead, Katy Bourne OBE
Katy Bourne OBE launches Pegasus
Resources and Publications
With current levels of retail crime on high streets rising, this ‘In Focus’ report demonstrates how PCCs are approaching the issue and holding their forces to account.
Guidance to support PCCs to effectively fulfil their statutory duties in relation to rough sleeping in England and Wales.
A review of the experiences of PCCs and police representatives on delivering the National Drugs Strategy via Combating Drugs Partnerships.
A Guide to Taking a Public Health Approach for PCCs and their Offices.
A joint guide developed by the NPCC and the APCC, with input from Ministry of Justice, Independent Custody Visiting Association and Home Office.
PORTFOLIO LEADS
The APCC’s work on preventing crime and building partnerships is developed through eight policy portfolios:
Leading our work to develop and implement evidence-based approaches to crime prevention and share good practice.
Lead: Festus Akinbusoye, PCC Bedfordshire
Deputy: Kim McGuinness, PCC Northumbria
APCC Contact: Eddie Smithwick, Senior Policy Manager
Leading our work on neighbourhood and community policing, including anti-social behaviour.
Joint Lead: Steve Turner, PCC Cleveland
Joint Lead: Jeff Cuthbert, PCC Gwent
APCC Contact: Libby Avery, Policy Manager
Leading our work to tackle crime against the business and retail community.
Lead: Katy Bourne, Sussex PCC
Deputy: Tim Passmore, PCC Suffolk
APCC Contact: Libby Avery, Policy Manager
Leading our work on mental health, custody issues and suicide prevention.
Joint Lead: Lisa Townsend, PCC Surrey
Joint Lead: Emily Spurrell, PCC Merseyside
APCC Contact: Eddie Smithwick, Senior Policy Manager
Leading our work on addictions and substance misuse.
Joint Lead: Joy Allen, PCC Durham
Joint Lead: David Sidwick, PCC Dorset
APCC Contact: Marcus Roberts, Director of Policy and Strategy
Leading our work on road safety, including victims of road traffic accidents.
Lead: Lisa Townsend, PCC Surrey
Deputy: John Campion, PCC West Mercia
Deputy: Joy Allen, PCC Durham
APCC Contact: Will Pryce, Policy Manager
Leading our work with Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners and emergency service collaboration.
Lead: Stephen Mold, PFCC Northamptonshire
Deputy: Joy Allen, PCC Durham
APCC Contact: Eddie Smithwick, Senior Policy Manager