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Local Press Releases

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.

Commissioner congratulates charity for royal seal of approval 3rd June 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has congratulated the north east branch of a charity after it received the royal seal of approval. Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for...

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Commissioner Supports National Volunteers’ Week 1st June 2015

Northumbria Police and its Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird are offering support to National Volunteers’ Week and taking the opportunity to celebrate the great work their volunteers do. Hundreds of people give up their time to offer support...

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Move Confirmed for Whitley Bay Police 28th May 2015

A planned office move has been confirmed for Whitley Bay neighbourhood officers. The team will re-locate to an office within the nearby Park View shopping centre in the centre of the community. The new ground floor premises will have...

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Commissioner Backs Cell Ban for Emergency Detention of Mentally Ill 28th May 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has given her backing to plans to stop the use of police cells for the emergency detention of mentally ill people. Home Secretary Theresa May has pledged a ban on this under...

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Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird QC, comment on the 2015 Queen’s Speech 27th May 2015

“The government has announced a number of measures that we have already implemented in Northumbria. We are leading the way in changing how complaints are handled, we are working in partnership with the health service to provide extra support...

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