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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.

Four jailed for over 20 years for burglaries 1st February 2016

Four men from Manchester have been sentenced to more than 20 years after a series of offences across the country. All pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary: Michael Rowlinson, 25, of no fixed abode was sentenced to 4...

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Vera Baird joins call to lower drink drive limit 27th January 2016

This Friday the House of Lords will debate lowering the drink driving limit as part of the Road Traffic Act.  Northumbria’s Police & Crime Commissioner Vera Baird is urging Peers to support the Bill.  Commissioner Baird, along with her...

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Funding for Victims Services Allocated by the Ministry of Justice 22nd January 2016

Funding for victims services for the coming year was today allocated by the Ministry of Justice. The announcement follows concerns raised by the Association of Police and Crime Commissioner’s victims lead Vera Baird, PCC for Northumbria, who yesterday wrote...

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Vera Baird’s response to today’s statement from Theresa May 20th January 2016

Today the Home Office issued a written statement and Summary of Consultation Responses on ‘Reforming the Powers of Police Staff and Volunteers’. Responding to this consultation, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird, said: “When Theresa May states she...

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Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Congratulates Gentoo 19th January 2016

Local Housing provider Gentoo has been recognised as a “Star Performer” in the recently published Stonewall Top 100 Employers 2016 and praised by that organisation for taking on Police & Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird ‘s domestic abuse champions strategy....

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