Residents in Blackpool, Lancashire, can meet their local neighbourhood policing team at the Sainsbury’s on Talbot Road on March 1, 2026. Jonas Bartle from the Lancashire Constabulary will be available from 14:30 to 16:00 to discuss local concerns and offer crime prevention advice.
The meeting comes as figures show the Talbot ward area dealt with 1,121 incidents of anti-social behaviour between March 2024 and February 2025. Officers will be on hand to explain how residents can work with the Blackpool Neighbourhood Watch to help reduce theft and public nuisance issues in the community.
The police force is currently increasing its presence across the county and expects to have 103 more neighbourhood policing roles filled by the end of March 2026. Shoppers can also ask about the facial recognition technology used at Sainsbury’s, which was recently introduced to help stop shoplifters and protect staff from violence.
During the event, people can sign up for the Stay In The Know service. This official platform sends out crime alerts and safety updates directly to residents to keep them informed about what is happening in their local area.
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