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News January 2018

ONS Crime Figures 25th January 2018

Today, the Office for National Statistics released their latest crime figures for the 12 months to September 2017. Dame Vera Baird QC has responded to the results for Northumbria: “In my role as Police and Crime Commissioner, I have...

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Trauma Teddies – Make A Difference 24th January 2018

Thank you to all our supporters who have made trauma teddies over the last few months, your hard work is really appreciated and has helped many youngsters in difficult circumstances. We are now rolling this scheme out across the...

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DCLG & DWP Consultation: Funding short-term supported housing 23rd January 2018

This consultation was to gather views on the proposed new funding model for short-term supported housing will work for the sector. To read the full consultation response please click on the following link Funding Supported Housing Consultation Response

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Nitin Shukla, Independent Custody Visitor Scheme Manager joins Dame Vera’s call for Government to take action. 20th January 2018

As the scheme manager for Northumbria’s Independent Custody Visitor programme, I am pleased that Dame Vera Baird, Police & Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has urged the Government to change Code C of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984,...

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Police Precept Telephone Public Consultation 17th January 2018

A public consultation with the people of Northumbria Police force areas to inquire if they would be happy with an increase in their council tax to maintain current levels of policing. To read the full consultation response please click...

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Residents asked for views on police funding 8th January 2018

Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner is asking for the views of local residents on the amount of council tax to be paid for local policing – the police precept. The Government recently announced that Northumbria Police will receive central...

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Dame Vera Baird calls for Government to take action 4th January 2018

Dame Vera Baird, Police & Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has urged the Government to change Code C of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, which provides a statutory code of practice on the treatment of detainees – as...

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Northumbria PCC’s response to the Victim’s Strategy 17th December 2017

Views and recommendations are given to the Government regarding the drafting of the new Victims Strategy. Several issues are to be considered in the drafting of a new Victim Strategy.  To read my full consultation response please click on...

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Northumbria PCC’s response to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) inquiry into Pop Up Brothels 14th December 2017

Overview: The PCC provides the APPG with information on the workings of pop-up brothels, the associated harms, suggestions of improvements to be made to the police’s response, and also potential prevention strategies. To read the full consultation response please...

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Christmas Message from Commissioner Baird 14th December 2017

As the year draws to a close, we can look back on what has been an eventful and busy 12 months for Northumbria Police. Despite all the challenges our police officers and staff continue to deliver an excellent service...

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