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21/02/2012
Communicating with your new Police and Crime Commissioner
Police authorities will be replaced by Police and Crime Commissioners in 2012.
How you would prefer your new Police and Crime Commissioner to communicate with you in the future?
Please take part in this important survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pcc-communications-survey
PCC consultation.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
20/02/2012
Police delivering despite cuts
Police delivering despite cuts.pdf (2 pages, 63kb)
14/02/2012
WARNING OVER FRAUD CALLS AFTER ELDERLY COUPLE CONNED
alert over money scam.pdf (2 pages, 56kb)
13/02/2012
Police Authority welcomes new police recruits
New officers.pdf (2 pages, 63kb)
02/02/2012
Planning consent sought for new HQ
Planning site for new HQ.pdf (2 pages, 63kb)
02/02/2012
Police Authority back plans for Darlington as a National Pilot Site
Darlington National Citizens Service Pilot.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
01/02/2012
New recruits take the oath
New recruits.pdf (2 pages, 58kb)
31/01/2012
Force Congratulated for Metal Theft Action
Metal theft action.pdf (2 pages, 63kb)
27/01/2012
Durham Police Authority to continue to recognise the work of Local Community Champions
Community Awards.pdf (2 pages, 63kb)
27/01/2012
Tax payers to benefit from policing Council Tax freeze for second year running
Council tax freeze for 2nd year running.pdf (3 pages, 68kb)
26/01/2012
Managing the ‘Policing the Police’ Handover in County Durham & Darlington
Local Transition.pdf (2 pages, 65kb)
18/01/2012
Police Authority and Constabulary receive the thumbs up from Government Inspectors
Thumbs Up From HMIC.pdf (3 pages, 67kb)
18/01/2012
12 arrests as scrap yards are targetted
Scrap yards targeted.pdf (2 pages, 73kb)
11/01/2012
Chat with the Chair - Budget setting for 2012/13
Budget precept chat with Police Authority Chair.pdf (2 pages, 65kb)
23/12/2011
Durham Police Authority praises local Bridge Card scheme
Bridge Card.pdf (2 pages, 65kb)
22/12/2011
Police Authority to consult on setting its Budget for 2012/13
NNDR and Citizens Panel.pdf (2 pages, 63kb)
20/12/2011
PCSO's go back to school
PCSOs go back to school.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
19/12/2011
Audit Commission gives Police Authority clean bill of health
Audit Commission gives clean bill of health.pdf (2 pages, 65kb)
14/12/2011
More Community Support Officers to be recruited
More PCSOs.pdf (1 pages, 58kb)
13/12/2011
New police non-emergency number launched
101 Flyer.pdf (4 pages, 174kb)
101 Launch.pdf (4 pages, 56kb)
06/12/2011
The public’s vote determines next year’s policing priorities
Policing priorities for 2012-13.pdf (2 pages, 30kb)
05/12/2011
Term extended for Independent Members of policing scrutiny body
Independent Member Extensions.pdf (2 pages, 30kb)
02/12/2011
Local Heroes recognised at Police Authority Community Awards Night
Local Community heroes recognised at awards ceremony.pdf (3 pages, 85kb)
22/11/2011
Your Police, Your Say Surgery
YPYS 011211.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
17/11/2011
Residents of County Durham and Darlington can now vote for their 2012/13 policing priorities
Vote online at: http://www.durham.police.uk/surveys/priority_survey_2011/priority_survey_2011.htm
14/11/2011
Public invited to have their say on policing and community safety priorities
Public invited to have their say.pdf (5 pages, 80kb)
07/11/2011
Last chance to send in your nominations!
Last chance to nominate for awards.pdf (2 pages, 63kb)
07/11/2011
You’re Hired! Police recruit Apprentice star for youth project
InspirEngage.pdf (2 pages, 68kb)
27/10/2011
Durham Police Authority back police initiatives to tackle metal theft
Metal theft initiatives.pdf (4 pages, 73kb)
26/10/2011
Drive to make Durham 'safest city in Britain'
Durham - safe city.pdf (3 pages, 66kb)
19/10/2011
Planning consent sought for new police HQ
New HQ media release.pdf (2 pages, 57kb)
17/10/2011
Demolition of Aykley Heads Sports Centre begins
Demolition media release.pdf (1 pages, 53kb)
12/10/2011
Proceeds from seized goods benefit local charities
Charities to benefit.pdf (2 pages, 63kb)
11/10/2011
Stanley police plan to beat the big freeze
Big Freeze.pdf (1 pages, 54kb)
04/10/2011
Police Authority given clean bill of health
Police Authority given clean bill of health.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
03/10/2011
North East Training Centre commended for excellence
NECPS commended for excellence.pdf (3 pages, 67kb)
30/09/2011
Trimdon Residents Association receive recognition from Durham Police Authority
Trimdon Residents Association.pdf (2 pages, 65kb)
29/09/2011
Top teams target metal theft
metalteams.pdf (1 pages, 54kb)
22/09/2011
Demolition of Aykley Heads Sports Centre
Demolition of sports centre.pdf (2 pages, 63kb)
21/09/2011
Pubwatch scheme welcomes 40th member
Consettpub.pdf (1 pages, 55kb)
08/09/2011
Newsletter from the Police and Crime Commissioner Transition Workshop on 30 August 2011 is now available to download
Stakeholder Newsletter_30 August 2011.pdf (3 pages, 220kb)
05/09/2011
Durham Constabulary well on track to deliver despite Government cuts
HMIC inspection.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
05/09/2011
Police Authority sets 'have your say' dates on policing priorities
Policing priorities consultation Nov 2011.pdf (2 pages, 63kb)
30/08/2011
Durham Police Authority hosts workshop with partners on 30 Ausust 2011 re: handover arrangements to a new Police and Crime Commissioner
Bill Dixon Stakeholder Presentation.pdf (15 pages, 66kb)
Chief Exec Stakeholder Presentation.pdf (15 pages, 1061kb)
Gerald Tompkins Stakeholder Presentation.pdf (15 pages, 59kb)
Mr Barton Stakeholder Presentation.pdf (15 pages, 322kb)
19/08/2011
Durham Police Authority supports Association of Police Authority’s letter to Home Secretary on Police Reform
18.08.11 Further response to APA_Home Secretary Post Riots.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
19/08/2011
Police Authority agree Budget Savings for 2012/13
Budget Savings 2012_13.pdf (3 pages, 66kb)
19/08/2011
‘Policing the Police’ Handover
PRSR Bill.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
19/08/2011
Durham Police Authority supports National Citizen Service Pilots
Police Authority supports National Citizen Service.pdf (3 pages, 64kb)
17/08/2011
Durham Police Authority response to Home Secretary: the public want to see more police on the streets not politicians
Response to Home Secretary Post Riots.pdf (2 pages, 67kb)
10/08/2011
Tackling bureaucracy and sickness levels in the police
Reducing bureaucracy v2.pdf (3 pages, 65kb)
10/08/2011
Introducing a New Police and Crime Commissioner for County Durham and Darlington
PCC Transition workshop.pdf (2 pages, 63kb)
09/08/2011
‘Cop 'n’ Shop’ Scheme Launched in Peterlee
Safe store _2_.pdf (2 pages, 59kb)
26/07/2011
The Local Policing Summary 2010-11 for County Durham and Darlington is now available:
Local Policing Summary Leaflet 2011_July.pdf (2 pages, 1132kb)
07/07/2011
Neighbourhood Watch schemes on the rise in County Durham and Darlington
Neighbourhood watch.pdf (3 pages, 66kb)
30/06/2011
Local community champions and heroes to step forward
Calling for nominations.pdf (3 pages, 82kb)
Nomination Form.pdf (3 pages, 105kb)
22/06/2011
View the updated Annual Report 2010-11 and Policing Plan 2011-14
Annual Report - Policing Plan 2011 June.pdf (17 pages, 4438kb)
20/06/2011
Constabulary's ten-point pledge to protect people with disabilities
Mencap.pdf (2 pages, 56kb)
16/06/2011
Re-appointment of Chair of Durham Police Authority
Chair and committees.pdf (2 pages, 65kb)
07/06/2011
Police continue to benefit from video conferencing initiatives
Video conferencing.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
06/06/2011
Every household set to receive Local Policing Summary
Local Policing Summary 2011.pdf (2 pages, 62kb)
31/05/2011
Managing the 'Policing the Police' Handover
Policing transition.pdf (2 pages, 65kb)
14/04/2011
Sponsorship opportunities to support Police Authority Community Awards
Awarding communities.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
05/04/2011
Durham unveils three year plan to drive down crime
Annual Report - Policing Plan 2011.pdf (3 pages, 8236kb)
Press release - Durham unveils Policing Plan.pdf (3 pages, 71kb)
28/03/2011
Local officers recognised for acts of bravery
Local bobbies recognised for bravery.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
08/03/2011
Police Authority on Cost-Savings Mission
Cost Savings Mission.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
02/03/2011
Chairman responds to Home Secretary's Police Reform speech
Home Secretary response_2nd March 2011.pdf (2 pages, 76kb)
24/02/2011
Local Taxpayers will benefit from policing Council Tax Freeze
Police Precept 2011 v2.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
24/02/2011
Forward-thinking Force introduces new reporting measures to increase productivity
Force productivity _2_.pdf (2 pages, 66kb)
24/02/2011
Durham pushing for National Support for Special Constables
Special Constables Support.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
23/02/2011
Durham Police Authority hails success of Youth Offending Service Initiatives
Youth Offending Service.pdf (2 pages, 68kb)
10/02/2011
Crime Down, Detections Up in County Durham and Darlington
Crime down-detection up.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
04/02/2011
Local taxpayers set to benefit from council tax freeze
Taxpayers set to benefit from council tax freeze.pdf (2 pages, 65kb)
01/02/2011
Schools benefit from leisure centre equipment
Leisurecentre.pdf (1 pages, 53kb)
12/01/2011
Closure of Aykley Heads Sports Centre
Closure of Aykley Heads Leisure Centre_Jan 2011.pdf (3 pages, 67kb)
11/01/2011
Public Views welcomed on Police and Crime Commissioner Proposals
DPA_Public views welcomed _2_.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
18/12/2010
Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill
Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.pdf (189 pages, 742kb)
17/12/2010
Compulsary Force redundancies due to reduced Government funding
Joint press release re compulsory redundancies.doc (1 pages, 36kb)
13/12/2010
Local Bobbies recognised for their policing efforts
Award nominees congratulated by Chairman _2_.pdf (2 pages, 65kb)
10/12/2010
The public have their say on next year's policing priorities
Local Policing Priorities -Results2.pdf (2 pages, 69kb)
06/12/2010
Durham Police Authority would like to thank members of the public in County Durham and Darlington for having their say by voting for their policing priorities for 2011-2012; voting has now closed
01/12/2010
Durham Police Authority responds to Government's Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill
DPA response to the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.pdf (189 pages, 64kb)
Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.pdf (189 pages, 742kb)
16/11/2010
Have Your Say on policing priorities for 2011-2012; voting closes Friday 3rd December 2010!
Have your say on policing priorities.pdf (3 pages, 70kb)
12/11/2010
Takeover Day at Durham Police Authority!
Takeover Day.pdf (2 pages, 68kb)
11/11/2010
Police Reserves Remain Secure
Lesley_Police reserves remain secure.pdf (2 pages, 68kb)
11/11/2010
Your Police Your Say
YPYS 17 November 2010.pdf (2 pages, 63kb)
08/11/2010
Durham Constabulary has the best crime detection rates in the country
Best crime detection rates since the 1980s.pdf (2 pages, 66kb)
02/11/2010
Police Authority members consider the implications of the Comprehensive Spending Review
police budget talks.pdf (2 pages, 64kb)
20/10/2010
Local survey winner presented with iPod Touch by Police Authority Chairman and Chief Constable
ipod survey winner_20.10.2010.pdf (2 pages, 67kb)
pauthority ipod winner.jpg (2 pages, 40kb)
01/10/2010
Joint press release: Durham and Northumbria put merger talks on hold
Durham and Northumbria put merger discussions on hold 011010.pdf (1 pages, 14kb)
30/09/2010
Clean bill of health for Durham Police Authority
Clean bill of health for Police Authority.pdf (2 pages, 67kb)
22/09/2010
Police Authority submit 'The Durham Model' proposal to the Home Office
The Durham Model_Press Release.pdf (3 pages, 70kb)
20/09/2010
DPAs response to consultation paper "Policing in the 21st Century: Reconnecting Police and the People"
DPA response to Policing in the 21st Century Home Office Consultation v6.pdf (18 pages, 790kb)
The Durham Model.pdf (18 pages, 631kb)
16/09/2010
Durham and Cleveland Authorities agree to extend joint working for firearms and roads policing
Joint working release 16-9-10_Force collaboration.pdf (2 pages, 385kb)
14/09/2010
Local people to have their say on policing in Belmont
15.09.2010_Belmont Your Police Your Say.pdf (2 pages, 65kb)
06/09/2010
Public Your Police Your Say surgeries in September 2010
Public YPYS Sessions - September 2010.pdf (2 pages, 63kb)
27/08/2010
Autumn Police Community Consultative Group (PCCG) Meetings
PCCG- Autumn 2010.pdf (3 pages, 65kb)
25/08/2010
Durham Police Authority appeal to the Government to let Local People decide the Furture of Local Policing
Press Release Directly Elected Commissioners.pdf (2 pages, 66kb)
23/07/2010
Letters to Durham Constabulary Staff
Letters to Durham Constabulary Staff.pdf (2 pages, 62kb)
22/07/2010
Durham Police Authority Visit RSVP North East to present cash award
CISS RSVP.pdf (2 pages, 71kb)
22/07/2010
Joint press release re: continued merger talks for Durham and Northumbria
Durham and Northumbria Police Authorities agree further merger talks_22.07.10.pdf (2 pages, 15kb)
05/07/2010
Approval to film TV scenes for 'Inspector George Gently' in Chester-le-Street police station
George Gently filming at Chester-le-Street.pdf (2 pages, 62kb)
01/07/2010
Police Authority approve the relocation of Sherburn beat office
Relocation of Sherburn section office.pdf (2 pages, 62kb)
23/06/2010
Residents to receive the Local Policing Summary 2010
Local Policing Summary 2010.pdf (2 pages, 67kb)
21/06/2010
Police Authority approve Constabulary Overtime and Deployment Review project
Force Overtime and Deployment Review.pdf (2 pages, 45kb)
04/06/2010
Intergenerational Event Hailed a Success
success of intergen event_28 May 2010.pdf (3 pages, 69kb)
03/06/2010
Durham Police Authority Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting 11 June.pdf (3 pages, 64kb)
14/05/2010
Policing in County Durham and Darlington
Policing in County Durham and Darlington.pdf (3 pages, 68kb)