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News May 2015

Vulnerability Training Taken Up Nationally 18th May 2015

Vulnerability training introduced by Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner has been taken up by another force. Sussex Police has recently been training door staff on assessing ‘triggers’ of vulnerability on a night out. This includes the amount of alcohol...

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Commissioner Supports Dementia Awareness Week 17th May 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird is supporting Dementia Awareness Week. The week is hosted by the Alzheimer’s Society and this year runs from May 17 to 23. The charity believes that life doesn’t end when dementia begins...

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Reducing Burglary Will Remain a Priority 15th May 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has assured burglary victims that reducing the crime will remain a priority. The Commissioner has also vowed to ensure officers continue proactive operations targeting burglars and giving out important crime prevention advice...

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Commissioner Backs Mental Health Awareness Week 12th May 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird is backing Mental Health Awareness Week. The week, running from May 11 to 17 and spearheaded by the Mental Health Foundation, is focusing on Mindfulness – paying attention to the present moment...

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Supporting Victims Fund 1st May 2015

A new fund bringing benefits to victims of crime has been launched by Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird. The Supporting Victims Fund has been set up to strengthen, enhance and improve victims’ services across Northumbria. The aim...

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Commissioner Commends Stalking Victim for Speaking Out 20th April 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has commended the bravery of a stalking and harassment victim who has spoken out about her ordeal. Commissioner Baird said it took the 45-year-old tremendous courage to come forward and tell people...

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Victims First Northumbria – There is No Investigation 16th April 2015

Following media reports about Victims First Northumbria, below are two statements which have been released by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria. Media Release – 16th April 2015 3:40pm The Ministry of Justice has confirmed to the national...

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Commissioner Calls for Refuge Funding 13th April 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has called on the government to do more to protect women’s refuges in the UK. It comes after charity Women’s Aid released figures from their annual survey revealing that almost 6,337 of...

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Statement Following Announcement of Chief Constable Sue Sim’s Retirement 10th April 2015

“Chief Constable Sue Sim gave me formal notice of her decision to retire on Wednesday 8th April and she will leave the force on June 3rd when she has completed 30 years of public service in policing. “Sue has...

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Football For All Scheme 7th April 2015

A programme funded by Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has seen football sessions delivered to a record number of pupils. Newcastle United Foundation delivered its innovative Football for All session to 450 pupils at Excelsior Academy on...

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