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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.

“GET A GRIP” Urges Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird QC 4th May 2016

The National Audit Office has today warned the Government that it has no way of knowing how well companies responsible for running the country’s probation services are performing. The report also revealed that some of the Community Rehabilitation Companies...

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Northumbria PCC praised in national report on Restorative Justice 29th April 2016

A report produced by charity Why Me? has praised Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird, for investing in and developing a good model for the delivery of Restorative Justice (RJ) in her force area. Trevor Watson from Why...

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Policing by Volunteer is ‘policing on the cheap’ – A dangerous notion which won’t happen in Northumbria 25th April 2016

Vera Baird has today condemned Theresa May’s proposals in the Policing and Crime Bill to use volunteers to police serious offences, after Home Office Minister James Brokenshire failed to rule out in full the use of police volunteers in...

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Northumbria Police and the PCC take action to end mental health stigma 25th April 2016

Northumbria Police and the PCC have joined emergency service providers from across the North East to improve mental health support for police officers, staff and volunteers. People working within the emergency services are more likely to experience problems due...

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PCC praises student films highlighting CSE 20th April 2016

PCC praises student films highlighting CSE Media students from The University of Sunderland have collaborated with Northumbria Police and Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird to help raise awareness of child sexual exploitation (CSE) through a series of impactful...

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