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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 launches enhanced domestic abuse perpetrator programme 5th February 2016

A successful project to tackle domestic abuse, which focuses on perpetrators, is set to benefit more people in the Northumbria Police Force area, thanks to funding secured by Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird. Last year, Barnardo’s and...

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Vera Baird launches remote evidence suite 4th February 2016

Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird and Northumbria Police have today opened the area’s first Remote Evidence Suite  in conjunction with Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) The Suite is away from the court building, in another part...

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Northumbria Police launch their own Association of Women in Policing 3rd February 2016

Northumbria Police have launched their own Association of Women in Policing as they look to inspire their future leaders in the force. The force currently has a good reputation when it comes to promoting women to leadership positions but...

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Keeping cops on the beat 3rd February 2016

The Police and Crime Panel for Northumbria have unanimously approved the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner’s proposed increase to the police precept (the police element of the council tax) of 10p per week for a band D property. The...

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Vera Baird urges Home Secretary to take action 3rd February 2016

Following news that American blogger Daryush Valizadeh known as Roosh V has organised rallies in various cities across the world this weekend, including Newcastle, Northumbria’s Police & Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird QC, has written to the Home Secretary, Theresa...

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