All of the links listed below are linked to external websites. Durham Police Authority does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations.
Durham Police Authority Sites
Local Police Forces
Durham Constabulary
Cleveland Police
North Yorkshire Police
Northumbria Police
Local Police Authorities
Cleveland Police Authority
North Yorkshire Police Authority
Northumbria Police Authority
Local Councils
Darlington Borough Council
Durham County Council
National Policing Websites
Association of Chief Police Officers
Represents all Chief Constables and senior police officers on all matters related to police policy issues, finance and service conditions
Association of Police Authorities (APA)
Represents all police authorities on all matters related to police policy issues, finance and service conditions.
British Transport Police
Crimestoppers
A partnership between the police and the community to fight crime. It is not a TV programme - it is a scheme for collecting information to help the police to solve crime. However, many TV companies run programmes which help to publicise the Scheme and telephone number.
Criminal Cases Review Commission
An independent body responsible for investigating suspected miscarriages of criminal justice.
Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC)
See also : Home Office The Inspectorate is responsible for carrying out inspections of provincial police forces. It promotes collaboration between forces. It encourages the application of up-to-date techniques and the results of central police research. It provides advice to the Home Secretary and the Home Office on professional police matters.
Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA)
Amongst other matters to : support and promote lay visiting to police stations; make sure that the detainees' rights are observed at all times; comment on issues relating to their welfare whilst in police custody.
Independent Police Complaints Commission
The IPCC's job is to make sure that complaints against the police are dealt with effectively.
Neighbourhood Watch
Police Oracle
Policing Now!
General police related press releases, parliamentary extracts and force statistics.
Age Concern County Durham
Age Concern Durham County is the principal voluntary organisation working for older people, their families and carers throughout County Durham.
Connexions - County Durham
Click To Do
Click is a youth website for anyone aged 13-19 years old, with information on everything happening for young people within Darlington.
Darlington Association on Disability
Darlington Association on Disability is a voluntary and charitable organisation led by disabled people. It exists to promote independence and choice, and supports disabled people and carers through the provision of services, support and information and by tackling issues locally and nationally.
Equality and Human Rights Commission
e-Vibe
Gay Advice Darlington (GAD)
Gay Advice Darlington is committed to investing in the Gay Community. They work closely with all local organisations relevant to produce the finest quality service possible. Their members are committed to improving and promoting knowledge, awareness and health issues.
growing old living in darlington (gold)
GOLD want to work towards a bright, active and positive future for people over fifty, whether working or retired. They want to support not only people over fifty, but younger friends and families, play a strong role in their community and make sure we are seen as useful and respected citizens.
Hate Crime
A direct link to Durham Constabulary's website with information relating to hate crime, what it means and how it can be reported.
Independent Advisory Groups
County Durham and Darlington Criminal Justice Board (CDDCJB) have established a suite of Independent Advisory Groups (IAGs) which represent the diverse communities of their local area.
Regional Faiths Network (North East)
The North East Regional Faiths Network is a network of groups, networks and organisations concerned with promoting good inter-faith relations and understanding in the region.
Retired Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP)
Government Departments
Audit Commission
Aims to improve public services by promoting proper stewardship of their finances and by helping them deliver economic, efficient & effective services.
Directgov
Directgov is the UK government's digital service for people in England and Wales. It delivers information and practical advice about public services, bringing them all together in one place.
Government Office
Home Office
The principal aim of the Home Office is to build a safe, just and tolerant society in which the rights and responsibilities of individuals, families and communities are properly balanced and the protection and security of the public are maintained.
Home Office - Police
Home Office - Crime Reduction
Information Commissioner's Office
The Information Commissioner’s Office is the UK’s independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.
OPSI
Publishes all Government reports etc., including Acts of Parliament. From April 1996, all Acts appear in full on this site.
Standards Board
The Standards Board for England helps build confidence in local democracy. The Standards Board promotes the ethical behaviour of members and co-opted members who serve on a range of authorities through receiving and investigating allegations that members may have breached the Code of Conduct. Police Authority members are accountable to this Code of Conduct.
Virtual Global Taskforce
The Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT) is made up of police forces from around the world working together to fight online child abuse.
Partnership Organisations
County Durham and Darlington Criminal Justice Board
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service
County Durham Partnership
Darlington Children's Trust
Darlington Partnership
Engage, Divert and Develop Young (EDDY) People
Voluntary Organisations
CAVOS
One Voice Network
Connecting community and voluntary groups in County Durham.