Commissioner invests £60k of seized criminal cash as education partnership expands

This funding will secure the development and delivery of Pol-Ed until January 2028.

Since its launch in January, Pol-Ed has been adopted by 658 of Lancashire’s 846 educational establishments – representing 77% of schools and colleges. The programme has delivered 3,713 school inputs to 111,390 students, alongside 773 police-led sessions reaching 47,244 young people, helping to embed vital lessons on safety, crime prevention, and community resilience.

From December, Pol-Ed will enable community groups and care workers to access resources and deliver tailored sessions to young people in non-school settings, including one-to-one support.

PCC Clive Grunshaw said: “This investment demonstrates our commitment to reinvesting money taken from criminals back into our communities. Money seized from those who seek to harm our county is being used to make Lancashire safer and stronger.

“Pol-Ed has already made a huge impact in schools, reaching tens of thousands of young people with important messages about safety, crime prevention, and resilience. By supporting teachers and officers with high-quality resources, we are helping to build trust and understanding from an early age.

“Expanding access to Pol-Ed beyond the classroom is a natural next step. Community groups and care professionals often work with some of the most vulnerable young people, and giving them the tools to deliver these sessions means we can reach those who might otherwise miss out.”

“This is about partnership and prevention. By working together, we can give young people the knowledge and confidence they need to make positive choices and stay safe, wherever they are, and help keep Lancashire safe.”

T/Insp Oliver Tattersley, ASB, Prevention and Problem Solving Inspector said: "The success of Pol Ed continues to grow, and I am grateful to the Commissioner for his continued support. Pol-Ed has proven to be an invaluable resource for schools and officers alike, helping us engage with young people on crucial issues such as safety and crime prevention. Expanding the programme beyond the classroom means we can reach even more children and young people, and provide them with the knowledge and confidence to make positive choices. This is about building trust and resilience across our communities and helping make them safer for all."