Here you will find press releases that relate to the Commissioners role specifically in Northumbria. All media enquiries should be made to the OPCC by telephoning 0191 221 9800.
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has awarded Sunderland University students for making films tackling the issue of domestic abuse. First year media students and third year drama students at the University of Sunderland created four short films...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has backed government proposals to double the fine given to motorists who use a mobile phone at the wheel. This would see those who talk, text and use the internet on the...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird said: “As this report from the National Audit Office shows, Northumbria Police has been the force hit hardest by Government cuts. “We have lost 23% of our funding since 2010, compared to...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner is encouraging victims of rape to continue coming forward to the force. Commissioner Baird made the plea following media reports that a surge in reported rape cases to police is threatening to overwhelm them...
Northumbria Police has appointed Steve Ashman as it’s new Chief Constable. The Northumbria Police and Crime Panel has confirmed the appointment of Police & Crime Commissioner Vera Baird’s proposed candidate, Steven Ashman, to be the new Chief Constable of...
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