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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 committed to keeping the region safe 19th July 2018

Residents believe Northumbria Police continue to be effective in ensuring the North-east remains one of the safest areas to live in the country. New figures provided by the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) and police recorded crime...

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Northumbria Police and the Force’s Crime Commissioner have today (Thursday) reinforced their commitment to tackling hate crime 19th July 2018

The message comes after Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabularies and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) published a report into hate crime and encouraged Forces to make it a priority area. Northumbria Police and Commissioner Dame Vera Baird QC want...

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Two Northumbria Police officers WIN big at national Police Bravery Awards 18th July 2018

Two Northumbria Police officers have been recognised for their bravery after winning the North East regional award at the national Police Bravery Awards. In February 2016, PC Gary Sharpe and PC Vicki Threadgold were called out to a domestic...

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Northumbria Police are preparing for biggest Northern Pride festival ever 18th July 2018

Northumbria Police will be ‘Policing with Pride’ again as Newcastle prepares to host the biggest Pride festival the region has ever had. The event will be the tenth to be held in the city and will take place at...

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Honour Based Violence – Day of Remembrance 13th July 2018

This Saturday, July 14, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird QC and Northumbria Police will be supporting the annual Day of Remembrance, which celebrates lives lost to so-called honour killings and forced marriage. The Day of Remembrance...

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