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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.

PCC Vera Baird and Northumbria Police support Day of Memory 2016 14th July 2016

On Thursday 14th July, Karma Nivarna, a UK charity that supports victims and survivors of Forced Marriage and Honour Based Abuse is hosting its second annual Day of Remembrance in Newcastle. The day is supported by Police and Crime...

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Outstanding work by NERSOU team, praised by PCCs across the region 12th July 2016

The North East’s Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) have presented two members of the North East Region Special Operations Unit (NERSOU), with certificates of excellence in recognition of their outstanding service to victims of fraud. DC Shaun Frody and...

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Police and local fire and rescue services to engage in greater collaborative working 8th July 2016

Northumbria Police, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) and Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS), with their three governance bodies, have pledged to work even closer together to provide enhanced services to the public. All have signed...

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Groping is sexual assault and will not be tolerated, says PCC Vera Baird 8th July 2016

As the summer festival season is well underway, PCC Vera Baird is sending out a strong message – that groping at music and other events will not be tolerated in Northumbria. She is also urging music fans who are...

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School-based Domestic Violence Champions presented awards by PCC Vera Baird 7th July 2016

Twelve students from Newcastle have successfully completed training to become school-based domestic violence champions, thanks to a project funded by Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird. Last year two teenage domestic abuse peer educators took post at West End...

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