Today, Justice Secretary, Chris Grayling MP, has announced a package of measures about the treatment of victims and witnesses in the criminal justice system. Yet his own Victims Commissioner has doubts and Police & Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, Vera...
The North East Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) have affirmed their commitment to stamping out slavery and human trafficking with a regional event to raise awareness of the issue. Barry Coppinger will host the seminar in Cleveland on Friday...
Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner has extended the deadline for groups to apply for grants from her Community Fund. Vera Baird launched the 2014/15 Fund in July with money available to group activities or projects supporting the Commissioner’s Police...
Groups supporting their neighbourhoods and communities have again been asked to apply for money from the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner’s Community Fund. Launched last month by Vera Baird, the 2014 / 15 Fund is available to group activities...
Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has thrown her support behind Northumbria Police’s crackdown on rural crime. She said: “Rural crime is very much a priority for myself and Northumbria Police and I fully understand the impact it has...
Northumbria Police’s Commissioner and Chief Constable have spoken of their great concern following newly published figures showing people are still risking lives through drink or drug driving. But they have promised that they will continue to keep the pressure...
Residents in Sunderland will have the chance to quiz their police chiefs at a public meeting next week (Tuesday, July 29). Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird QC and Chief Constable Sue Sim QPM will answer questions at a...
The region’s police bosses today launched a new power to help save victims of domestic violence. Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs) are a new power that provides protection to victims by enabling the police and magistrates to put in...
Making a Difference – Supporting Others A special event is being held in Northumbria in July to encourage local people to take up volunteer posts within Northumbria Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and our partners...
Come and Meet Your Police Chiefs Residents in Northumberland will have the chance to quiz their police chiefs at a public meeting this week (Thursday, June 12). Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird QC and Chief Constable Sue Sim...
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