'Make sure you've got the evidence base for hotspots' VRU event told

A Lancashire Violence Reduction Learning Event held this week had a focus on the importance of data collection and sharing.

Forces need to ensure they have a solid evidence base before embarking on hotspot policing and it may not be suitable for every area, a Violence Reduction Learning event has heard.  NPCC Lead for Public Health Approaches in Policing, DCC Sacha...