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Accountability
Budget plans to see Notts retain neighbourhood policing trailblazer status
PCC Gary Godden has outlined plans to ensure Nottinghamshire Police remains a leading light in national efforts to enhance neighbourhood policing.
23 January 2026
Accountability
Unacceptable actions of officers warranted dismissal, says PCC
PCC Gary Godden and DPCC Angela Kandola have spoken of their shock and disappointment after six police officers failed to act on a report of rape.
26 March 2026
Volunteering
Volunteers transform Nottingham community spaces in just four hours – and earn concert tickets
Hundreds of volunteers are transforming community spaces in Nottingham as part of a new initiative that rewards people with a live music experience.
26 March 2026
Serious violence
High-quality forensic services helping to secure justice for sexual violence survivors
Sexual assault survivors will receive the highest possible standards of forensic healthcare, after the outcome of an independent national inspection.
19 March 2026
Violence against women and girls
Purple Flag award recognises Nottingham as a vibrant and well-managed city
Nottingham city has been awarded the Purple Flag for the 16th consecutive year, but what does this mean for residents and visitors to our city?
10 March 2026
Retail crime
Former prolific shoplifters use lived experience to help combat retail crime
Former shoplifters shared their insights into measures and products to prevent retail crime at a partnership event hosted by Nottinghamshire Police.
2 March 2026
Volunteering
Global initiative coming to Nottingham
A GLOBAL initiative that brings together community action and live music is coming to Nottingham this month.
24 February 2026
Serious violence
Commissioner welcomes plans to prevent children from carrying knives
Plans to prevent children from carrying knives by better understanding the root causes of their behaviour have been welcomed by PCC Gary Godden.
23 February 2026
Serious violence
Virtual reality project helps educate young people about the consequences of knife crime
An immersive virtual reality project has been launched to educate youngsters in Nottingham about the dangers and consequences of carrying a knife.
18 February 2026
Serious violence
Partners unite to brighten the futures of Nottinghamshire’s young people
A groundbreaking partnership in Nottinghamshire is helping to steer vulnerable children away from crime and towards brighter, safer futures.
17 February 2026
Serious violence
Fall in number of stabbings treated at trauma centre
Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden has welcomed news of a sustained fall in the number of stabbings being treated by surgeons in Nottingham.
13 February 2026