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News March 2020

Covid19 Statement from Kim McGuinness 20th March 2020

STATEMENT FROM NORTHUMBRIA POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness has today echoed the reassurances given by Northumbria Police Chief Constable Winton Keenen, as the region faces up to the challenges presented by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)....

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More hate crime champions to be recruited across Northumbria 6th March 2020

‘I want there to be hate crime champions everywhere’ – that’s the message from Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, as Northumbria Police’s hate awareness training continues throughout Northumbria. The initiative is a direct response to concerns of under-reporting...

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£1M funding announced for local victim services by PCC Kim McGuinness 19th February 2020

Victim services across Northumbria are set to receive more than £1M in funding from Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness’s Supporting Victims Fund, as part of her ongoing commitment to helping victims affected by crime. This is the first...

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Police precept rise to put more officers on our streets 4th February 2020

Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, has today (Tuesday, 4, February) confirmed a small rise of 1.99% to Northumbria’s precept, after it was agreed by the Northumbria Police and Crime Panel. The policing precept is the amount you...

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Kim to hold advice surgery in Hexham 29th January 2020

An advice surgery giving Hexham the people of Hexham the chance to speak to Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, is taking place this month (February) – so they can raise concerns about policing or community safety issues....

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Northumbria residents show support for additional police investment 29th January 2020

Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness is proposing a small precept rise after residents said they would be happy to support additional investment in their police force. In a survey asking for views on how to fund local...

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A review of Northumbria’s victims’ services is underway 24th January 2020

VICTIMS’ services will be the focus of a new review as Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness sets out her commitment to helping people effected by crime. The police commissioner is carrying out an independent review of services funded...

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‘Overwhelming’ recruitment drive response welcomed by Police Commissioner Kim McGuinness 16th January 2020

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, has welcomed an ‘overwhelming’ response to the force’s latest recruitment drive in a bid to get more police officers on our streets. More than 3,000 people registered interest in becoming a Northumbria...

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PCC Kim McGuinness launches public consultation on the police precept 9th January 2020

Households across the Northumbria area are being asked their views on how to fund austerity-hit police budgets. Police Commissioner Kim McGuinness has launched a public consultation on the police precept, the force’s share of local council tax bills, asking...

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Kim McGuinness named NE Youth’s latest ambassador 2nd January 2020

LEADING youth development charity NE Youth is celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2020 with new high-profile ambassadors and a range of activities centred around the theme of ‘Healthy and Happy’ as it embarks on a quest to raise £85,000....

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