Working within the community
Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) has a number of duties to meet local needs. They include reducing crime and disorder and improving community safety. In order to do this effectively, the PCC engages and consults with the community and funds a number of community initiatives.
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Community engagement
The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner (OPCC) undertakes a wide range of consultation and community engagement to obtain Cleveland residents’ views on policing, crime and community safety issues.
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Youth Engagement
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) wants young people to have a say on crime, policing, community safety and victims services in their communities.
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Youth Advisory Group
Cleveland Youth Advisory Group enables young people to support, challenge and inform the work around policing, community safety and victims' services
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Community remedy
Community remedy gives victims of low-level crime and antisocial behaviour an opportunity to select out-of-court punishments for offenders.
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Central Police Headquarters
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is housed in the purpose-built Cleveland Police Central headquarters' building
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Rural policing
Rural crime occurs in the countryside and often includes environmental and wildlife crime. Cleveland Police can provide a number of tips on how to keep yourself, your land and your property safe.
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Safe Places Scheme
The Safe Place Scheme identifies places in the community, where vulnerable people can go for help if they feel unsafe.