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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 QC and Chief Constable Steve Ashman welcome new recruits to the force 3rd October 2016

Vera Baird QC, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner and Chair of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, and Chief Constable Steve Ashman have welcomed the first of a wave of trainee police officers to the force – as...

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Northumbria Police shortlisted for living wage award 29th September 2016

Northumbria Police has been shortlisted by the Living Wage Foundation for the Living Wage Champion Awards 2016. The awards recognise Living Wage employers that have made great contributions to communities and industries by implementing and celebrating the Living Wage....

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Vera Baird welcomes proactive operations to tackle burglary 29th September 2016

Think crime prevention this autumn – in a bid to stay safe and beat the burglar. That’s the message from Northumbria Police as the evenings start to draw in. Typically at this time of year police can see a...

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PCC speaks at Labour Party Conference 29th September 2016

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird told the Labour Party annual conference in Liverpool that Labour PCCs were now a ‘permanent part of Labour in Government, using Labour values to transform crime prevention and community safety. ‘ ‘Our...

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Summary of Report by Mrs Dee Collins. 28th September 2016

Temporary Chief Constable, Dee Collins summary in relation to a complaint against the Chief Constable of Northumbria Police. Following a complaint by Mrs Sue Sim, the Police & Crime Commissioner for Northumbria requested that Temporary Chief Constable of West...

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