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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.

Struggling rural charities urged to apply for new funding 6th April 2020

Rural charities and organisations struggling in the face of the Covid-19 crisis are being urged to consider a new Coronavirus Response Fund. Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness has brought forward and increased the annual community fund in...

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Kim McGuinness launches urgent Coronavirus Response Fund for frontline charities 30th March 2020

  Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness has brought forward the annual £200,000 community fund as a new project designed to help local charity organisations continue their vital work. Across the region hundreds of organisations are facing an...

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New Police Officer recruits welcomed to the Force 25th March 2020

A new cohort of police recruits have been sworn-in as officers – and told their communities “need them now more than ever”. The 79 recruits joined the ranks at Northumbria Police on Monday, ahead of an intensive training period...

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Kim McGuinness’s statement with Chief Constable Winton Keenen in relation to Covid-19 24th March 2020

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness has today issued a statement, alongside Chief Constable Winton Keenen. She said: “Across our region, along with the rest of the UK, we are being asked to adjust to a new, temporary,...

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Police Commissioner announces multi-million pound crime fighting package 13th March 2020

Police Commissioner Kim McGuinness has announced a multi-million pound investment package in Northumbria Police as part of her “force fit for the future” plans. The Police and Crime Commissioner has backed the Chief Constable with a raft of investment...

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