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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.

Northumbria’s new Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness confirms her commitment to tackling rural crime as new figures are released. 5th August 2019

A national report released today (Monday), revealed how residents in Northumbria continue to be amongst those least affected by rural crime but we aren’t complacent. Commissioner McGuinness said “One rural crime is one too many, whether it be the...

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Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner praises brave police officer after she wrestled with a gang of armed thieves – while off-duty in a sun dress and sandals. 2nd August 2019

A brave police officer has been praised by the region’s top cop after she wrestled with a gang of armed thieves – while off-duty in a sun dress and sandals. Tracy Cook was visiting relatives with two of her...

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Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness visits Victims First Northumbria (VFN) to meet staff who provide victim support across the region 2nd August 2019

Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness has visited Victims First Northumbria (VFN) to meet the staff who provide support to victims of crime across the region. Commissioner McGuinness attended the charity’s headquarters in Wallsend yesterday (Thursday) for a...

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Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner calls on government to prioritise local services 31st July 2019

Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness has responded to the Home Affairs Select Committee Inquiry into serious youth violence, which was published today (31st July 2019), which echoed Commissioner McGuinness’ call for more investment into neighbourhood policing and...

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Commissioner McGuinness has challenged the new Prime Minister to hand over the funding to replace the more than 1,000 Northumbria police officers lost as a result of austerity 25th July 2019

Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness has today written to the Prime Minister urging him to put a new police funding formula in place that reverses austerity and hands the force the funding it needs to bring down...

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