Communities can be confident they will be treated with fairness and respect by Northumbria Police, the latest independent report into the Force has highlighted. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has carried out its...
INITIATIVES by Northumbria Police to support victims of domestic abuse have been recognised in a national report. The Force’s proactive approach with independent domestic violence workers accompanying officers on patrol is highlighted in the report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate...
A month long operation in Blyth, which ended this week, has seen a host of multi-agency activities, all aimed at improving the quality of life for residents. Officers from Blyth Neighbourhood Policing Team have been carrying out a series...
A positive culture with an excellent understanding of the demand for its services and solid financial plans – those are the findings of the latest independent report into Northumbria Police. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue...
The cost of meeting the rise in crime whilst investing to stem that rise and protect the public has been revealed. Evidence gathered by PCCs and Police Chiefs shows that £440m extra is required in 2018/19 and £845m...
Members of Parliament who serve on the Justice Committee in the House of Commons have today produced a report that has found the current system for disclosure of youth criminal records undermines the principles of the youth justice system...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird QC, has today (Weds) welcomed new guidelines for sentencing in domestic abuse cases. The new guidelines from the Sentencing Council say domestic abuse should be treated as more serious than similar...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Dame Vera Baird has today (Tues) re-affirmed her commitment to neighbourhood policing. Earlier this week Norfolk Police revealed plans to scrap all Community Support Officers (CSOs) in light of funding cuts and changing crime...
Mike Lockwood has today been announced as the man who will lead the IOPC, currently known as the Independent Police Complaints Commission. Appointed by the Queen, Mr Lockwood is currently the Chief Executive of Harrow Council and will lead...
In recognition of National Hate Crime Awareness Week, Dame Vera Baird QC has given her backing to a new refugee-focused campaign to support hate crime victims. A new video made by the Regional Refugee Forum North East maps the...
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