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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 Police and Crime Commissioner visits Tyne and Wear Metro 2nd April 2019

  The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Dame Vera Baird has toured the Tyne and Wear Metro to see how it is kept safe and secure for the customers who use the service. The visit comes as Nexus, which...

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‘First of its kind’ domestic abuse initiative to be offered to all Northumbria schools 25th March 2019

Schools throughout Northumbria have been given the opportunity to take part in a ‘first of its kind’ initiative developed to empower young people to speak out about domestic abuse and promote healthy relationships. Launched today (Monday 25 March) ‘Operation...

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New collaboration agreement between PCC, Northumbria Police, TWFRS and NEAS 19th March 2019

Blue light services in the North East have reaffirmed their commitment to working together to ultimately improve services to the communities they serve. Representatives from the area’s services came together to sign a new collaboration agreement at Northumbria Police’s...

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Police and Crime Commissioner funding helps anti-social behaviour crackdown in South Tyneside 19th March 2019

Two projects to help improve community confidence and tackle anti-social behaviour in South Tyneside have been given a funding boost thanks to Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird QC. £10,000 of Commissioner’s Funding has been awarded to...

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Dame Vera’s comments on the #BalanceforBetter campaign – International Women’s Day 2019 8th March 2019

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird QC, a lawyer by profession has praised progress being made to help achieve greater gender equality in the Criminal Justice System but says there is still a long way to go....

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