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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.

PCCs welcome UN Gift Box’s arrival to the North East 3rd March 2016

The three PCCs from across the North East are welcoming the UN Gift Box to our region for the first time, as part of a global ‘Stop the Traffik’ campaign aimed at educating people about modern day slavery. The...

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PCC Vera Baird – delighted Wildlife Crime Unit has been saved from closure 2nd March 2016

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has expressed delight at news that the UK’s specialist unit for wildlife law enforcement will continue, following a successful national campaign to prevent its closure. It was feared that The Wildlife Crime...

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Vera Baird joins Northumbria Police in urging young people to think twice about sharing images online 2nd March 2016

The plea follows an increase in the number of reports received by police in Sunderland and South Tyneside about teenagers and young people posting images of themselves on social network sites of a sexually explicit nature. Officers are asking...

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Police and employers agree to work closely together to combat crimes against businesses 26th February 2016

A landmark Agreement to work together to combat crime against businesses has been signed by the North East’s three Police and Crime Commissioners, and the Institute of Directors. The Agreement says that businesses and the Police will work together...

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PCC encourages local communities to help make an impact on reducing burglaries 22nd February 2016

Local communities across Sunderland and South Tyneside are being encouraged to help Northumbria Police make an impact on reducing burglaries. Earlier this month Northumbria Police launched Operation Impact aimed at targeting burglars in Sunderland and South Tyneside. Since the...

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