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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.

PCC Vera Baird praises rural crime operation 13th November 2018

Northumbria Police and partners joined police forces from across England and Wales last week in a show of strength to tackle rural crime in Northumberland. This latest dedicated operation – known as Checkpoint – was held overnight on Thursday...

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Northumbria’s £370,000 funding bid success for early youth intervention initiative 12th November 2018

Saturday (November 10), the government announced that a bid endorsed by Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird QC, has secured over £370,000 funding over the next two years to divert children and young people away from violent...

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Northumbria police and Police and Crime Commissioner pledge allegiance to Poppy Appeal with commemorative livery 9th November 2018

As a mark of respect to our fallen heroes, Northumbria Police have added commemorative poppy motifs to three of our vehicles ahead of the Armistice Day centenary celebrations. The additional livery, which adorn three of our 24/7 response cars...

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‘Together we can tackle rural crime – and make a real difference’ 7th November 2018

That’s the message from Northumbria Police ahead of the national ‘Day of Action Against Rural Crime’ tomorrow (Thursday). And the Force’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird QC, has reaffirmed her commitment to seeing such offences tackled “head-on”....

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A new toolkit for cyber stalking and harassment victims 29th October 2018

Victims of cyber stalking and harassment are being empowered to take back control through innovative online-safety advice which helps them secure their devices and online accounts. The new ‘Cyber Stalking Toolkit’ devised by specialists from our safeguarding department offers...

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