NORTHUMBRIA Police has been praised by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary following its third PEEL assessment. The force was rated good across the three areas that came under the microscope; effectiveness,… read more →
OFFICERS from across Northumbria Police have been urged to fill in this year’s Police Federation of England and Wales pay and morale survey. A link to the 15-minute questionnaire has… read more →
NORTHUMBRIA Police officers are proving themselves “restrained and proportionate” in their use of Taser, the Chairman of the Force’s Federation has said. Taser was only used taser 35 times in… read more →
NORTHUMBRIA Police has announced the appointment of two new Assistant Chief Constables. Rachel Bacon will join the force from Sussex Police, while Helen McMillan transfers from Durham Constabulary. Rachel is… read more →
A CHARITY police single has been released with lyrics penned by the sons of a Northumbria Police officer. Last year PC Peter Baker’s boys – aged 11 and 13 –… read more →
A POLICE officer is leading a campaign to install defibrillators in schools after teaming up with a local charity. PC Emma Bowman’s day job normally involves her stepping out on… read more →
CRIMINALS could get stiffer sentences for attacking police dogs or horses after the Sentencing Council published new Guidelines on animal cruelty offences covered by the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The… read more →
A 28-DAY limit on police bail has come into force in England and Wales. The move follows criticism of people being kept on police bail for months or years without… read more →
A THAMES Valley Police officer who was injured on duty in 2013 has died from his injuries more than three years later. Tributes have been paid to PC Gareth Browning… read more →
Northumbria Police Federation are continuing to facilitate surgeries every month. All initial one-hour sessions are free of charge to eligible officers and staff. Below is the list of some of… read more →