PCC
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has officially welcomed the arrival of the Knife Angel to Newton Aycliffe, kick starting a month-long programme of awareness activity to warn of the consequences of carrying knives. The County Durham and Darlington PCC provided funding worth £7,500 to secure the monument’s visit to the county, covering transportation costs […]
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen is on the hunt for dynamic and driven volunteers who can help provide oversight of police custody processes and the welfare of detainees. The new recruits will become part of the Commissioner’s Independent Custody Visitor (ICV) scheme making unannounced visits to the new Durham Investigative Hub near Spennymoor – […]
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen is celebrating the achievements of a groundbreaking crime diversion scheme developed in County Durham that improves life chances for offenders. As the ‘Founding Father’ Durham Constabulary’s DCI Andy Crowe created Checkpoint 10 years ago as an opportunity to reduce reoffending and break the cycle of crime – long before […]
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has announced new plans to nurture and develop the skills of volunteers who work on her behalf as the UK celebrates Volunteers Week 2025. The County Durham and Darlington PCC has provided a funding grant worth £15k to charity Durham Community Action (DCA) to support its activities in 2025-26 […]
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has taken on a new national leadership role to drive positive changes in road safety. The County Durham and Darlington PCC has been appointed Joint Lead for Roads Policing on behalf of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC), alongside Warwickshire PCC Philip Seccombe. The new role will […]
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen relentlessly calls for more to be done to tackle alcohol harm, particularly in young people. In 2023 it was revealed by the Government that 42% of violent incidents are alcohol-related and 40% of secondary school-age children have been involved in some form of violence because of alcohol. Attending the […]
Business leaders gathered last week for a powerful session exploring how employers can support people with criminal convictions into work, and how inclusive recruitment can help reduce reoffending, fill skills gaps and build stronger communities. The event, Chamber Thought Leadership: Connecting Business and People, was part of the North East Chamber of Commerce’s knowledge and learning […]
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