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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.

Kim to hold advice surgery in Hexham 29th January 2020

An advice surgery giving Hexham the people of Hexham the chance to speak to Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, is taking place this month (February) – so they can raise concerns about policing or community safety issues....

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Northumbria residents show support for additional police investment 29th January 2020

Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness is proposing a small precept rise after residents said they would be happy to support additional investment in their police force. In a survey asking for views on how to fund local...

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A review of Northumbria’s victims’ services is underway 24th January 2020

VICTIMS’ services will be the focus of a new review as Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness sets out her commitment to helping people effected by crime. The police commissioner is carrying out an independent review of services funded...

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‘Overwhelming’ recruitment drive response welcomed by Police Commissioner Kim McGuinness 16th January 2020

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, has welcomed an ‘overwhelming’ response to the force’s latest recruitment drive in a bid to get more police officers on our streets. More than 3,000 people registered interest in becoming a Northumbria...

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PCC Kim McGuinness launches public consultation on the police precept 9th January 2020

Households across the Northumbria area are being asked their views on how to fund austerity-hit police budgets. Police Commissioner Kim McGuinness has launched a public consultation on the police precept, the force’s share of local council tax bills, asking...

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