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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.

Vera Baird “PCCs are united: Government must think again on police funding cuts after Paris, Brussels and Mali” 24th November 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird, speaking from the association of police and crime commissioners/ NPCC partnership summit in Manchester has called for adequate police funding to tackle terrorism – a ‘major and increasing focus’ for the police....

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Northumbria Police performance in HMIC Value for Money report 19th November 2015

This latest HMIC Value for Money Profiles recognises that Northumbria Police focuses resources on providing the public with a highly visible front-line policing service. Chief Constable Steve Ashman said: ” Northumbria Police continues to prioritise its resources into front-line...

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PCC and Chief Constable call on Theresa May to stop cuts to police funding 17th November 2015

Northumbria Chief Constable, Steve Ashman and Police & Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird,  have joined the growing number of voices calling on Theresa May to stop  the cuts to police funding. Chief Constable Ashman said “Events in Paris are a...

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Chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee Demands Answers 10th November 2015

The Chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee, Keith Vaz MP today referred to the chaotic position in which Northumbria Police had been put by the Home Office’s repeated failure to work out a rational basis for allocating force...

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Northumbria PCC Vera Baird, announced as the winner of the North East Living Wage Leadership Award 2015 2nd November 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird, has been chosen as the winner of the Living Wage Leadership Award 2015 for the North East region. The Living Wage Foundation organise these awards to recognise the life changing impact individuals...

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