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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 secures Police Innovation Funding 23rd March 2016

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has received Home Office confirmation that she has secured £171,510 to implement polygraph and eye detection testing for pre and post-conviction sexual offenders. The funding has been secured through a collaborative bid...

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Vera Baird speaks of commitment to stamping out Modern Day Slavery 22nd March 2016

Police arrest a man in connection with Modern Day Slavery in Blyth. The arrest follows an on-going investigation by the Blyth Neighbourhood Policing Team into reports of people working without payment and living in squalor in private accommodation in...

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PCC Vera Baird and Northumbria Police back a national campaign tackling Child Sexual Exploitation 18th March 2016

PCC Vera Baird and Northumbria Police are backing a national campaign tackling Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) CSE is a form of sexual abuse that involves the manipulation and/or coercion of young people under the age of 18 into sexual...

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Remote evidence suite opened by PCC Vera Baird makes front page of Police Life magazine 17th March 2016

 

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PCC Vera Baird praises anti-bullying campaign 16th March 2016

Young people in North Tyneside who used their acting skills to highlight the issue of bullying have been acknowledged for their involvement at a celebration hosted by Elected Mayor Norma Redfearn. Pupils from seven schools across the borough –...

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