LANCASHIRE Police headquarters in Hutton will play host to a third conference on problem-oriented policing (POP) in March.

The one-day conference will concentrate on how successful partnerships are formed through POP and how they can deliver safety strategies for communities.

Superintendent Mike Barton said: "Lancashire Constabulary has already earned national recognition by using the POP framework to achieve the policing objectives.

"The third annual meeting is intended to further enhance the understanding and potential impact of of POP philosophy within the Constabulary."

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