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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.

Vera Baird comments in relation to the Home Office hate crime stats 13th October 2016

Vera Baird QC, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner and Chair of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, said: “It’s really important that all victims have the confidence to report hate crimes, and when they do so it should...

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Vera Baird QC comments on Rape Monitoring Group figures released today 13th October 2016

The latest figures published by the national Rape Monitoring Group, an agency coordinated by HMIC, once again show a significant increase in rape offences recorded in Northumbria, in-line with the national trend. The figures show improved confidence in reporting,...

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Commissioner calls for common sense 11th October 2016

Over the last few weeks there has been an increase of clown activity that is causing  concern, which appears to be linked to the Stephen King film “IT”. Since Friday 30th September, Northumbria Police has seen a rise in...

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Young people are invited to join the next cadets intake by Vera Baird QC 11th October 2016

Build strength and courage to be the person you want to be, become a Volunteer Police Cadet Young people across the region are being invited to join the next intake of Northumbria Police’s Volunteer Police Cadet’s. Next week recruitment...

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Commissioner supports schools hate crime initiative 11th October 2016

School pupils across Northumberland are invited to take part in a competition to promote awareness of the issue of hate crime. The competition called ‘taking action against hate crime’ is being launched as part of the National Hate crime...

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