Public safety

Public safety is an important focus of our community investment and it links closely to our day-to-day work as a business. We continue to support a number of important initiatives, including the LookAlive road safety campaign launched in Cornwall, and have now sponsored a second police dog - Police Dog Pearce - who is working with the South Yorkshire Constabulary. We sponsor the Lancashire Fire Helpline - as well as giving the general public free access to safety advice aimed at fire prevention, this service targets vulnerable citizens through the social services and provides them with smoke alarms and other safety devices.

We have also sponsored an outreach vehicle used by the Bolton Lads and Girls Club to encourage young people at risk to get involved in sport. We are also looking to repeat our support of a fundraising festival organised by the Kent People's Trust and the Kent Police to help young people at risk from drink and drugs abuse.

"Airwave provides modern, secure and efficient radio communications for police officers across the country - a national system othat is the envy of forces worldwide."

Home Office Minister