West Yorkshire Mayor announces new police and crime plan
It will l build on the region's approach on the safety of women and girls, as well as combatting gangs, drugs and knife crime
The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracey Brabin has announced a new Police and Crime Plan. It will build on the region's innovative approach on the safety of women and girls, as well as combatting gangs, drugs and knife crime.
It will l build on the region's approach on the safety of women and girls, as well as combatting gangs, drugs and knife crime, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) said.
Launched at an event in Leeds today (24/02), it sets out Tracy Brabin’s vision on community safety for the years ahead and follows widespread consultation with the public and partners, including the Police, victim groups and rehabilitation organisations.
As well focusing on the safety of women and girls, the WYCA said the new plan will also prioritise support for ‘at risk’ men and boys, preventing them from becoming victims, including through 'county lines' gangs and knife crime.
The authority said it placed children and young people at the heart of decision making through a pioneering ‘child first’ approach.
Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin said: “Serious violence remains a scourge on society both locally and nationally, which is why I have made this a top priority for our region.
“We are known for our innovative approach to tackling male violence towards women and girls. But it is crucial that we also work together to support vulnerable men and boys and clamp down on issues like gang violence and knife crime.
“We will continue to work with our partners and communities to ensure West Yorkshire remains a safer, fairer place to live and work.”