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News September 2018

Northumbria Police working with family of Alice Ruggles to train officers on stalking legislation 12th September 2018

The family of a young woman murdered by her ex-boyfriend have been working with Northumbria Police to develop a training package on stalking and harassment which has now been shared with other forces. Alice Ruggles, 24, was killed at...

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Schools back! Staff at Safetyworks! gear up for a busy autumn term 6th September 2018

School’s back! That means staff at an innovative safety centre which teaches children about crime prevention and keeping safe by involving them in real-life scenarios are gearing up for a busy autumn term. This September will see the North...

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Northumbria Police appoint Debbie Ford as new Assistant Chief Constable 5th September 2018

Northumbria Police have today (Wednesday) announced the appointment of a new Assistant Chief Constable – and they will be welcoming back a familiar face. Assistant Chief Constable Debbie Ford joined Northumbria as a PC in 1993 before rising through...

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Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes consultation regarding sanitary products in custody 21st August 2018

Dame Vera Baird QC, Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria welcomes a much needed proposed change in legislation, launched today (August 21), that will require police forces to deliver appropriate care to menstruating detainees in custody. Back in January...

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Specialist Domestic Violence Courts should do more to stop defendants ‘gaming the system’ 5th August 2018

Specialist Domestic Violence Courts should do more to stop defendants ‘gaming the system’, improve the courts understanding of coercive control and need Independent Domestic Abuse Advocates at every stage to help complainants and victims A new report from Northumbria...

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