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Cleveland Police to recruit 100 new officers & buy more drones

The force has lost 500 officers and 50 PCSOs since 2010

almost 5 years ago

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Pub owner defends 'domestic violence' post after MPs' criticism

Owner Craig Harker has insisted the post was lighthearted and said MPs should focus on bigger issues

almost 5 years ago

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'Put your money where your mouth is and help us tackle violence'

Moves to help deal with issues of violent crime have been welcomed - but more money is needed

almost 5 years ago

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Labour hit back as Preston calls for Coppinger to step down

Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald describes mayor's intervention as 'ludicrous' and 'personally abusive'

almost 5 years ago

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Fears scrambler bikes are operating Thornaby 'pharmacy express'

Debate over motorbikes came as councillors heard about the force’s shift back to a neighbourhood policing model

about 5 years ago

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The man given the job of untangling town centre drugs woe

Cllr Antony High has been tasked with tackling the town's substance troubles

about 5 years ago

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Schoolboy slashing and Subway attacks raise police presence calls

The town's ward members have questioned the removal of “satellite police stations”, sentences and the location of hub...

about 5 years ago

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House in quiet Ingleby Barwick street 'used for dealing to kids'

The bombshell claims were made by a resident to town councillors this week :: Police said they've received reports an...

about 5 years ago

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New Middlesbrough mayor Andy Preston makes cryptic 'nepotism' pledge

The new mayor also said he 'won't be in all council meetings'

about 5 years ago

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Town hit by police cutbacks goes unrepresented at crucial meetings

Panel keeps checks on Cleveland Police but councillors from one town have been missing for over a year

about 5 years ago

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'Beyond proud' new Chief Constable of Cleveland Police confirmed

Richard Lewis was unanimously backed by councillors on the Cleveland Police and Crime Panel

about 5 years ago

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Cleveland Police chief-in-waiting sets out vision for the force

Frontrunner for the role of Chief Constable at Cleveland Police Richard Lewis faced a grilling on the role

about 5 years ago

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Recommended new Chief Constable of Cleveland Police interviewed

Chief-in-waiting, Richard Lewis has been given the backing of Commissioner Barry Coppinger

about 5 years ago

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New Cleveland Police chief will pick up pay packet of over £155k

Councillors will meet at the Cleveland Crime Panel next week to decide whether to give chief-in-waiting, Richard Lewi...

over 5 years ago

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Renewed concerns about how police respond to shoplifting

Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger said the force had changed the way it was responding to shoplifting

over 5 years ago

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Five cases of abuse against vulnerable adults reported every day

More than half of all reported cases of abuse happened in care homes or hospitals a new report has shown

over 5 years ago

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Taxpayers to stump up 10% more for Cleveland Police

The police tax bill was increased by the maximum possible amount at the Cleveland Police and Crime Panel on Tuesday

over 5 years ago

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Who is Mike Veale? The police chief dogged by controversy

He promised to get more officers on the streets and lead Cleveland Police away from its troubled past, but now Mike V...

over 5 years ago

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Chief Constable Mike Veale resigns after misconduct allegations

The senior officer is to leave the force after less than a year in charge and the police watchdog is now looking into...

over 5 years ago

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'Unraided crack dens and people patrols': Reality of police cuts

'Police can't do everything' and 'we need more feet on the beat', meeting hears

almost 6 years ago

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'We have a lot of work to do,' Cleveland Police chief admits

Cleveland Police Chief Constable Mike Veale gave his views on topics from speeding to cybercrime

almost 6 years ago

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Oz tactic to wean addicts off heroin is backed by ex user's mum

Councillor Norma Stephenson, the mum of a former heroin addict, spoke on the issue at crime meeting

almost 6 years ago

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Police chief comes out fighting as mayor and commissioner clash

Outcome of investigation into Mike Veale has led to another spat between Ben Houchen and Barry Coppinger

almost 6 years ago

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Plan to overhaul criminals' rehab is slammed as 'total disaster'

A reform of probation services is being carried out by the Ministry of Justice to change the way offenders are treate...

almost 6 years ago

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Heroin users to inject at Teesside clinic in bid to cut deaths

Police say the 20 most prolific drug-dependant criminals cost the state £784,000 in two years

almost 6 years ago

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People trafficking and crime - what we learned from watchdog

Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger was presenting his annual report to members of the police scrutiny panel

about 6 years ago

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Social media trolls slammed by councillor amid ongoing probe of hate crime

Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger also called on social media giants to do more

about 6 years ago

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Fresh plea is made for extra police in East Cleveland

Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger was told of problems at a meeting in Loftus

over 6 years ago

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How is Cleveland Police performing? This is what inspectors say

The force has been rated for how well it is tackling crime

almost 7 years ago

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Drivers found to be intoxicated during crackdown

The campaign aims to raise awareness of the dangers of driving while being intoxicated

over 7 years ago

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Cleveland Police rated "good" following watchdog report

Cleveland Police was among 28 of the 43 forces to be given the rating in the annual HMIC report

over 8 years ago

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Cut drink-drive limit on Teesside, says Cleveland Police chief

Barry Coppinger backs call to bring England in line with Scotland :: House of Lords will debate the issue on Friday

about 9 years ago

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Police sell Ladgate Lane HQ for houses - price paid not disclosed

Force's deal comes as part of plans to build new £20m HQ at Hemlington Grange :: Current base costs £1m a year to run

over 9 years ago

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Petition launched to save police helicopter base at Durham Tees Valley Airport

Petition backed by crews and public who say the move would prevent the helicopter from reaching incidents quickly

over 9 years ago

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'Terrible for airport and policing': MP on decision to shut helicopter base

Stockton South MP James Wharton says he is disappointed by decision :: Commissioner Barry Coppinger backed closure move

over 9 years ago

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Independent custody volunteer says it's a way of 'putting something back into the community'

A special Criminal Justice Volunteer Fair has been organised to encourage locals to get involved with Cleveland Police

almost 10 years ago

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Cleveland Police wrongly labelled serious incidents as 'no crime'

Report raises 'significant concern' about crimes including sex attacks, robbery and violence :: Twelve incorrect 'no ...