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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 regional FGM event 15th March 2016

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird and Northumbria Police are supporting an NHS event  to raise awareness of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) across the North of England. Taking place today (Tuesday 15th March) at St James’ Park, the...

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“PAY UP” says Police & Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird 14th March 2016

Northumbria’s Police & Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird has today insisted that Conservative Chancellor, George Osborne must pay back over £1 million pound to Northumbria Police. As exclusively revealed in the Chronicle, Mr Osborne has been told off by the...

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Action in Newcastle leads to drop in number of legal high incidents 10th March 2016

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird, is praising the work of a taskforce set up in Newcastle to tackle New Psychoactive Substances (NPS), otherwise known as ‘legal highs’. Compared to figures in January, and following the taskforce’s launch,...

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Vera Baird speaks at event to mark International Women’s Day 8th March 2016

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird was joined by inspirational women across the region today (March 8) at an event to mark International Women’s Day. The annual awareness day is being celebrated across the world as the United...

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PCC Vera Baird Backs Unisons Calls – Giving Police Volunteers rights to use weapons is a step too far. 8th March 2016

Northumbria’s Police & Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird QC, is supporting Unison who have called upon the Home Secretary to bin her ideas to arm volunteer police community officers (PCSOs) with CS gas and PAVA spray. The Policing and Crime...

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