Yesterday I travelled to Barkestone to meet representatives of Parish Councils in the Vale of Belvoir and the beat sergeant to discuss the issues surrounding summer music festivals in the Vale.
A powerful new virtual-reality film has been produced as part of Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews' ongoing commitment to reducing knife and violent crime, a key priority in his Police and Crime Plan.
As part of his drive to improve public trust and confidence in the police, Rupert Matthews is seeking dynamic and passionate volunteers to oversee the welfare of people being held in police custody.
I support the E2 organisation from my crime prevention budget, so i thought I'd go along to their Christmas Lunch for staff and volunteers to show my appreciation for all that they do. It was a fantastic event, with everyone joining in with the spirit of Christmas - and the mince pies.
The Community and Safety Partnerships are key to keeping our communities safer. They work with a wide range of agencies to curb crime, divert youngsters from bad behaviour and to protect the vulnerable.