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News September 2020

More youth services are needed to tackle ASB says PCC and Fire Chief 2nd September 2020

MORE youth diversionary activities are the answer to curb growing anti-social behaviour problems, say two top North East police and fire figures. As ASB goes up, so do related fire incidents and both Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness,...

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Volunteers praised by PCC for their part in keeping rural crime costs down 20th August 2020

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, has praised the region’s rural volunteers for their help supporting a series of successful clampdowns to keep countryside crime down. A new report by published by NFU Mutual last week revealed their...

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Domestic abuse referrals set to soar when kids go back to school, warns PCC 7th August 2020

  LOCAL domestic abuse support services predict their referrals will soar when children head back to the classroom this September, and we must be ready for it says Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness. In recent weeks, Kim...

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Kim McGuinness calls for urgent action to prevent high youth unemployment in the North East 29th July 2020

‘We can’t let the North East become the worst hit region for youth unemployment, and urgent action is needed’, warns Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness. Her calls for action follow recent predictions from the IPPR that the unemployment of young...

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More than 200 new officers have joined Northumbria Police since lockdown began. 20th July 2020

Chief Constable Winton Keenen along with Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness last week welcomed 52 student officers into the Force. Their arrival means a total of 217 new recruits have joined since lockdown was announced on March...

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Domestic abuse victims are most likely to call on friends and family for help, says new survey 10th July 2020

Domestic abuse victims are most likely to call on friends and family for help, says new survey VICTIMS of domestic abuse are most likely to confide in friends first not the police, so it’s vital the friends know where...

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PCC announces funding boost for domestic abuse and sexual violence victims across the region 29th June 2020

PRESS RELEASE VICTIMS of domestic abuse and sexual violence will get extra help from a £500,000 fund set to help local voluntary groups. Extra funds secured by Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness will ensure specialist support reaches victims...

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Praise for police response after disorder at North Tyneside beaches leads to eight arrests 26th June 2020

Northumbria Police, alongside Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness and North Tyneside Council, have praised the effort of officers and condemned the actions of a minority, following anti-social behaviour and disorder in the Tynemouth and Cullercoats area. Yesterday (Thursday),...

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PCC awards vital funding to support children affected by domestic abuse 12th June 2020

PCC awards vital funding to help support children affected by domestic abuse Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, has awarded £120,000 to specialist organisations that work to support young people at risk of domestic abuse and children who...

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Statement from PCC Kim McGuinness in relation to Operation Optic trials 11th June 2020

Northumbria Police Commissioner Kim McGuinness said: “This woman has been through a series of traumatic events that led her to a court room experience none of us would ever want to go through. She deserved better than the service...

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