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.
Emergency services in Newcastle city centre are working with partners to wish visitors a safe and happy Christmas. Over the next couple of weeks hundreds of thousands of extra visitors are expected into the city centre for Christmas parties...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird QC is offering her support to a domestic abuse campaign urging GP’s to “scrap the fee” for a domestic abuse doctor’s note. Domestic abuse victims applying for legal aid to have their...
Northumbria Police has been rated as GOOD in the latest HMIC inspection on legitimacy, published today (8 December). In a separate report, focusing on leadership, HMIC inspectors noted that the Chief Constable was “achieving significant culture change in the...
Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird QC is welcoming the Home Secretary’s plans for stalking protection orders. On Wednesday morning it was announced that the Home Secretary is to introduce new stalking protection orders which will help protect...
Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird QC is calling on the government to deliver an increase in the minimum price of alcohol and to reduce the drink drive limit. The Commissioner has this week written to MPs in...
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