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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.

KIM MCGUINNESS: WE’VE DONE OUR PART, NOW IT’S TIME FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO BACK VIOLENCE REDUCTION 9th December 2020

Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner calls on the Home Secretary to urgently agree next round of violence reduction funding. Kim McGuinness said the Government must hand over the funds needed to push ahead with the successful Violence Reduction Units...

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Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner announces plans to strengthen victim services across the North East 4th December 2020

Changes that will join up and enhance the delivery of victim support services across Northumbria have today been unveiled by Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness. Following on from her commitment to putting victims at the heart of...

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Roll this scheme out for just £3.9M and improve the system for sexual violence and abuse victims” says Police Commissioner, Kim McGuinness 2nd December 2020

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner is calling on the Government to roll-out an innovative Northumbria pilot scheme UK-wide – to support sexual violence and abuse victims and improve their experience of seeking justice. Just £3.9 million annually in England...

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Two funding boosts to tackle domestic abuse in the North East, announced by PCC Kim McGuinness 27th November 2020

VICTIMS of domestic abuse throughout the region are set to benefit from two new funds totalling £420,000 – in what has been described by Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness as ‘a significant boost for our efforts in...

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Kim McGuinness seeks farmers’ insights to battle rural crime 24th November 2020

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, is reaching out to local farmers inviting them to take part in a survey on fighting crime and preventing crime, to ensure the views of the region’s rural communities are used to...

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