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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.

Sold sign goes up on old Ponteland Headquarters 27th September 2018

Northumbria Police and its Police and Crime Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird QC, have sold the former outdated HQ to support the Force following £150m Government cuts. The previous headquarter site at Ponteland, which is no longer needed for operational policing,...

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Northumbria Police working with family of Alice Ruggles to train officers on stalking legislation 12th September 2018

The family of a young woman murdered by her ex-boyfriend have been working with Northumbria Police to develop a training package on stalking and harassment which has now been shared with other forces. Alice Ruggles, 24, was killed at...

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Schools back! Staff at Safetyworks! gear up for a busy autumn term 6th September 2018

School’s back! That means staff at an innovative safety centre which teaches children about crime prevention and keeping safe by involving them in real-life scenarios are gearing up for a busy autumn term. This September will see the North...

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Northumbria Police appoint Debbie Ford as new Assistant Chief Constable 5th September 2018

Northumbria Police have today (Wednesday) announced the appointment of a new Assistant Chief Constable – and they will be welcoming back a familiar face. Assistant Chief Constable Debbie Ford joined Northumbria as a PC in 1993 before rising through...

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Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes consultation regarding sanitary products in custody 21st August 2018

Dame Vera Baird QC, Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria welcomes a much needed proposed change in legislation, launched today (August 21), that will require police forces to deliver appropriate care to menstruating detainees in custody. Back in January...

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