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National Press Releases

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Commissioner Backs Mental Health Awareness Week 12th May 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird is backing Mental Health Awareness Week. The week, running from May 11 to 17 and spearheaded by the Mental Health Foundation, is focusing on Mindfulness – paying attention to the present moment...

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Commissioner Commends Stalking Victim for Speaking Out 20th April 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has commended the bravery of a stalking and harassment victim who has spoken out about her ordeal. Commissioner Baird said it took the 45-year-old tremendous courage to come forward and tell people...

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Victims First Northumbria – There is No Investigation 16th April 2015

Following media reports about Victims First Northumbria, below are two statements which have been released by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria. Media Release – 16th April 2015 3:40pm The Ministry of Justice has confirmed to the national...

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Commissioner Calls for Refuge Funding 13th April 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has called on the government to do more to protect women’s refuges in the UK. It comes after charity Women’s Aid released figures from their annual survey revealing that almost 6,337 of...

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Statement Following Announcement of Chief Constable Sue Sim’s Retirement 10th April 2015

“Chief Constable Sue Sim gave me formal notice of her decision to retire on Wednesday 8th April and she will leave the force on June 3rd when she has completed 30 years of public service in policing. “Sue has...

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