PCC Katy Bourne appointed new APCC business crime lead

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PCC Katy Bourne appointed new APCC business crime lead

Association of Police & Crime Commissioners (APCC) announced Sussex PCC Katy Bourne as their new National Lead for Business Crime. PCC Bourne is set to tackle rising number of assaults on shop workers and address the issue of under-reporting.

Date - 3rd August 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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Sussex's PPC, who started her own leisure company before becming involved in politics, is to lead the police response to concerns from businesses. Despite national interest in global brands, the majority of firms in the UK are small traders who...

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