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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.

More hate crime champions to be recruited across Northumbria 6th March 2020

‘I want there to be hate crime champions everywhere’ – that’s the message from Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, as Northumbria Police’s hate awareness training continues throughout Northumbria. The initiative is a direct response to concerns of under-reporting...

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Police Commissioner Kim McGuinness announces major Taser roll out 2nd March 2020

Police Commissioner Kim McGuinness announces major Taser roll out Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness has announced plans to back crime fighting efforts with a major new roll out of Tasers. Hundreds of Northumbria Police’s front line officers will...

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Knife Angel departs following a month of awareness raising and intervention work 27th February 2020

More than 1,000 students have been educated on the chilling impact of knife crime after a phenomenal artwork came to the region. The Knife Angel departs the region tomorrow, following a month long stay in Gateshead that has seen...

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£1M funding announced for local victim services by PCC Kim McGuinness 19th February 2020

Victim services across Northumbria are set to receive more than £1M in funding from Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness’s Supporting Victims Fund, as part of her ongoing commitment to helping victims affected by crime. This is the first...

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Police precept rise to put more officers on our streets 4th February 2020

Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, has today (Tuesday, 4, February) confirmed a small rise of 1.99% to Northumbria’s precept, after it was agreed by the Northumbria Police and Crime Panel. The policing precept is the amount you...

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