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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.

New community programme launched for people concerned about their behaviour in relationships 

12th March 2024

 Preventing Crime

New community programme launched for people concerned about their behaviour in relationships 

“Carrying a knife is never the right choice” warns PCC Kim McGuinness as Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit launches powerful Joint Enterprise awareness videos to prevent knife crime.

5th February 2024

 Preventing Crime

“Carrying a knife is never the right choice” warns PCC Kim McGuinness as Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit launches powerful Joint Enterprise awareness videos to prevent knife crime.

Stadium of Light shone with support from rival clubs for anti-knife message

8th January 2024

 Preventing Crime

Stadium of Light shone with support from rival clubs for anti-knife message

The North East’s biggest clubs unite to back the region’s campaign to tackle knife crime

4th January 2024

 Preventing Crime

The North East’s biggest clubs unite to back the region’s campaign to tackle knife crime

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