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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.

David Cameron a man of many words and little action 8th February 2016

David Cameron has today said that prison reform has been a “scandalous failure” for years and has pledged  to make it the “great progressive cause” of politics.  Ironically, the Prime Minister has expressed the same concerns nearly a decade...

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Gateshead gets tough on Anti-social behaviour 8th February 2016

Throughout February Gateshead West Neighbourhood Policing Team ran a policing operation aimed at tackling youth ASB and disorder in west Gateshead. Operation Crimson saw officers step up activity across areas including the Metro Centre,Winlaton, Crawcrook, Ryton, Blaydon and Dunston....

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Cadets host online forum to support Safer Internet Day 5th February 2016

Northumbria Police’s volunteer police cadets will be hosting an online forum next Tuesday to support Safer Internet Day. Tuesday February 9 is Safer Internet Day which aims to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile...

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Zero Tolerance Day to FGM supported by Vera Baird and Northumbria Police 5th February 2016

Vera Baird and Northumbria Police are taking a stance against FGM by supporting the United Nations’ International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation. The yearly event, held on 6 February, raises awareness of the harmful practice affecting...

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Northumbria PCC Launches Supporting Victims Fund 2016-17 5th February 2016

Vera Baird QC, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is delighted to launch the second year of the PCC ‘Supporting Victims Fund’ providing financial support to strengthen and enhance victim services across Northumbria. The aim of the fund...

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