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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 calls for an end to refuge funding uncertainty and delay 6th September 2016

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird QC, is calling on the Government to end its delays and uncertainty around the funding of domestic abuse refuges, while reassuring victims who need to escape an abusive relationship that help is...

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Vera Baird praises task force tackling ‘lethal’ highs in Newcastle 5th September 2016

Three months on since the launch of new legislation to tackle so called ‘legal highs’ officers in Newcastle are continuing to work with partners to get them off the streets. On May 26th the government introduced the Psychoactive Substances...

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PCC Vera Baird QC, Police Chief and Council Leaders unite to urge the Government to take action 2nd September 2016

Today, a letter has been sent to the Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, by political leaders and Northumbria’s Police Chief, urging him to take action in relation to the issuing of taxi licences....

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PCC Vera Baird QC supports improved access to RJ and would welcome further consultation 1st September 2016

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird QC, who gave evidence at the Justice Select Committee’s first inquiry into the use of Restorative Justice (RJ) in the criminal justice system, has welcomed today’s report from the Committee which calls...

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Vera Baird QC announces police recruitment campaign 31st August 2016

Northumbria Police is launching its biggest recruitment campaign in nearly a decade – giving the public the chance to ‘be the difference’. Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird QC and Chief Constable Steve Ashman are paving the way...

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