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| BRIEFING 01 – Monday 19th May 2025 |
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First-ever Victims’ Champion wins national ASB award County Durham and Darlington became the toast of the nation as my Victims’ Champion Andrea Patterson scooped a highly coveted award in the UK ASB Awards. Read more... Victims’ Champion secures national award for ‘exemplary’ partnership response to ASB | News | Durham Police & Crime Commissioner |
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State-of-the-art Investigative Hub officially opened by Lord Lieutenant The doors have officially opened to our pioneering new Durham Investigative Hub, putting Durham firmly in front nationally for innovation, vision and social value. The state-of-the-art facility – one of the most advanced in the UK – is already revolutionising operational capacity and saving valuable policing hours. Read more... New Centralised Investigative Hub officially opened by Lord Lieutenant | News | Durham Police & Crime Commissioner |
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New safety blueprint puts victims of crime first A new Police, Crime and Justice Plan is in place, setting out my vision for a safer, stronger and more resilient County Durham and Darlington. The Plan weaves together the views of thousands of residents and businesses across the county into six overarching goals that will deliver dynamic change to where it is needed most. Read more... PCC unveils new safety blueprint putting victims of crime at the heart of criminal justice | News | Durham Police & Crime Commissioner |
Sweeping improvements made to public’s top priorities Robust and proactive policing has brought significant reductions to Neighbourhood Crime and Serious Violence. Neighbourhood officers are working tirelessly to disrupt crimes that make people feel unsafe with notable progress in crimes such as robbery, burglary, theft from the person, vehicle crime and ‘violence against the person’ offences with or without injury. Read more... Officers commended for making County Durham and Darlington safer. | News | Durham Police & Crime Commissioner |
National roles are benefiting County Durham and Darlington Having been appointed to a number of national roles on behalf of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) I am in an enviable place to influence change, lobby for better funding and push for an all-round approach to drug-related issues. Read more… https://www.durham-pcc.gov.uk/your-pcc/your-pcc |
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Victims’ Commissioner Baroness Newlove among key guests at second Victims’ Conference Leading UK justice experts descended on Durham for my high-profile conference showcasing the best advances in victim care and support locally and nationally. This second bi-annual event, attended by Victim’s Commissioner Baroness Newlove – delivered a packed programme of speeches and workshops aimed at boosting understanding of the new Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 and its implementation locally. Read more… PCC welcomes Victims’ Commissioner Baroness Newlove and other criminal justice experts at second Victims’ Conference | News | Durham Police & Crime Commissioner |
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New video doorbells to protect victims of domestic stalking and harassment Free video doorbells are being distributed to medium and high-risk victims of domestic stalking in a £10k project proudly funded by my office. The new devices form part of my ‘victims first’ commitment and will provide distraught victims with extra reassurance while helping them to capture vital evidence to secure justice. Read more… PCC to fund video doorbells to stalking victims to increase their safety and help capture evidence | News | Durham Police & Crime Commissioner |
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New officers on the way thanks to Neighbourhood Policing boost Communities across County Durham and Darlington will benefit from an extra 26 neighbourhood officers over the next 12 months as part of the Government’s new Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee – with a further tranche expected next year. The Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee is part of a national effort to reinvigorate neighbourhood policing and reconnect communities with local police teams with named and contactable officers for every neighbourhood. Read more… A commitment to put dozens more police officers on the streets of County Durham and Darlington has been welcomed by Durham Constabulary | News | Durham Police & Crime Commissioner |
New safety measures transform the care and safety of victims of stalking Victims of stalking in County Durham and Darlington now have access to better protection and support thanks to a raft of projects funded by my office. This month, we shined the spotlight on the wide range of interventions introduced over the last year through the County Durham and Darlington Stalking Intervention Project (D-SIP) to reduce incidents and safeguard victims from harm as part of National Stalking Awareness Week.. Read more… PCC welcomes improved response to stalking as nation marks National Stalking Awareness Week | News | Durham Police & Crime Commissioner |
Briefing 01 Monday 19th May 2025 |
