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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 praises Specials for their commitment to Northumbria Police 15th June 2016

Special Constables in Sunderland and South Tyneside received recognition on Monday night for their commitment to Northumbria Police. Northumbria Police’s Special Constables work alongside regular police officers, carrying out the same role and doing the same job to help...

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‘Operation Encompass should be in every police force area’, PCC Vera Baird tells Victoria Derbyshire 15th June 2016

Operation Encompass, a scheme which sees police forces and schools working together to support children who witness domestic abuse, ‘should be rolled out across all forces’, Northumbria PCC Vera Baird told the BBC 2 Victoria Derbyshire programme yesterday. Commissioner...

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PCC Vera Baird launches ‘Let’s blow the whistle on domestic abuse’ campaign 14th June 2016

‘Let’s blow the whistle on domestic abuse’ – that’s the message from Northumbria Police along with Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird, and local partners this summer. As part of their latest campaign, the force aims to raise awareness...

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Vera Baird praises cadets for help in the Queen’s birthday celebrations 10th June 2016

Northumbria’s Volunteer Police Cadets will be supporting Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations in Newcastle this weekend. Celebrations will begin on Saturday June 11 with a concert in Newcastle City Hall on Saturday (June 11) with three of...

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PCC Vera Baird backs Euro Drink Drive Campaign 10th June 2016

Northumbria Police have released footage of a drink driver as their Op Dragoon team launch a campaign to stop offending during the European Championships. The annual TIPSOL summer drink and drug drive campaign has been extended this year to...

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