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    Police & Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth pictured at her desk.

    14th November 2024

     Preventing Crime

    “Violence Prevention Ambassadors programme launches as new online training sets out to address the root causes of serious violence and knife crime” says Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth

    Police & Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth and Sunderland Royal Hospital staff.

    7th November 2024

     Preventing Crime

    “A&E Navigator project to combat youth violence in Sunderland is gaining momentum ahead of Northumberland rollout,” says Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth.

    Police & Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth on patrol with Northumbria Police officers in Newcastle City Centre as part of a night-time economy visit.

    31st October 2024

     Preventing Crime

    “A programme of targeted activity is underway to prevent a surge in serious violence this winter,” says Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth.

    Students taking part in a Violence Reduction Unit school input.

    11th October 2024

     Preventing Crime

    Hundreds of schools sign up to deliver new education resources as Pol-Ed programme launches

    Police & Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth with NE Youth participants.

    9th October 2024

     Preventing Crime

    Young people awarded £16,000 funding to lead projects that prevent serious violence and build safer communities

    Northumbria Police officers on patrol in Newcastle City Centre as part of Project Shield.

    30th September 2024

    Project Shield praised as serious violence falls in hotspot areas

    Police & Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth pictured with staff and participants from NE Youth.

    29th August 2024

     Preventing Crime

    “Children must be educated on the consequences of violent disorder,” says Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth, as new education packages launch to increase awareness following the recent unrest.

    Police & Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth visiting Silx Teen Bar in Blyth.

    16th July 2024

     Preventing Crime

    “I’m asking young people to be creative” says PCC Susan Dungworth, as she unveils a £16,000 youth fund to tackle serious violence.

    Participants of SGB MMA in South Shields sparring.

    12th March 2024

     Preventing Crime

    “This isn’t just about quick fixes” says PCC Kim McGuinness as new 5-year plan is launched to tackle serious violence, disrupt violent offenders and make communities safer.

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