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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.

PCC sets out plan for policing the lockdown and recovery 14th May 2020

Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness has set out her plans for policing during the lockdown and the crucial changes that will need to happen as the region looks to recovery. From monitoring fines issued by frontline officers to...

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Children Affected by Domestic Abuse: Response Fund launched 5th May 2020

Police Commissioner Kim McGuinness is preparing an emergency funding package to help children at risk of domestic abuse during the Coronavirus lockdown. Across the region charities and support groups have urged people to get in touch if they are...

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PCC’s Coronavirus Response Fund awards more than a quarter of a million pounds to local charities 30th April 2020

NEARLY 100 groups including those helping vulnerable young people, domestic abuse victims and community projects throughout Northumbria have today been awarded a much-needed funding boost thanks to an emergency grant scheme set up by Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim...

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Praise for Harton Academy making PPE visors to help keep frontline workers safe 24th April 2020

Kind-hearted Design and Technology staff at Harton Academy in South Shields have handed over 1000 pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to local beneficiaries including Northumbria Police – a donation praised by Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness. While...

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Our work to improve lives to prevent crime has just started, but the early signs are positive 21st April 2020

Phase 1 of the Northumbria Police & Crime Commissioners Violence Reduction Unit concludes at this months end, and phase 2 hopes to build on the hard work and positive change across the force area seen to date. Northumbria Police...

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