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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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Vera Baird Welcomes New FGM Legislation 30th October 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner and Northumbria Police are welcoming new legislation designed to combat Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), which comes into force next week. From October 31st it will be mandatory for all health professionals, teachers and social...

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