🥂❌PCC Joy Allen is backing a national campaign raising awareness of alcohol harm and the part it plays in crime, during this year’s #AlcoholAwarenessWeek2025. 🔗Read the full story at

💥Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has secured an extra £1m to step up visible ‘hotspot’ patrols to tackle serious violence, knife crime and anti-social behaviour. 🔗Read the full story at

🚨REMINDER🚨. It's your final chance to apply to be an Independent Custody Visitor! Recruitment closes tomorrow, 2nd July. 🔗Find out more or apply at

Safe streets start with all of us – businesses, residents and police working together to create the town centre we deserve!. 📍Keep an eye out over the summer to find out what activities are taking place in your area!. Together we can create safer, thriving town centres.

🚛A road safety campaign highlighting the consequences of ‘Fatal Four’ driving offences will be visible across the UK thanks to family run haulage firm Katem Logistics. The striking lorry wrap will work to drive home the #LifeIsPrecious message. 👀🔗

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🙋‍♀️You asked. we answered!. On Monday we put your questions on victims support and services to Durham Constabulary as part of our latest Public Accountability meeting. 👀Keep an eye out for our latest consultation on the victim experiences we will be launching shortly!

📢CALLING FORMER EMERGENCY WORKERS. @durham_uni are undertaking research into assaults on emergency workers - we need your insight for a crucial study on workplace violence affecting #EmergencyServices. Email: maria.r.birchall@durham.ac.ukfor more details to take part.

Want to make a real difference to the criminal justice system and the way people are treat in custody?.🙋‍♀️Now's your chance! Our Independent Custody Visitor Scheme is now recruiting. 👉Visit to find out how to apply. Start making a difference today!

📹Take a look at the short documentary on knife crime produced by Luke Foster. The video highlights the stark reality of the impact on victims and their families . #SharpReality #KnifeAngel #SaferPeopleSaferPlaces

🏆A new digital tool, funded by PCC Joy Allen, that speeds up the way disclosures about a person's violent past are processed, scooped an award at the recent Digital Revolution Awards. To find out more 🔗#ClaresLaw #SaferPeople #DomesticAbuse.@DurhamPolice

⭐Celebrating all of our fantastic volunteers at the Police and Crime Commissioners Office!. Well done everyone!. 🔗If you are interested in volunteering with the Police and Crime Commissioner, visit our website at #Volunteersweek2025

🙋Our Independent Custody Visitor scheme is now open for volunteers!. Commissioner Allen is on the hunt for volunteers to oversee police custody and the welfare of detainees in our new Investigative Hub. 🔗To apply visit

👉Book your spot now by calling 0800 138 2020 or email victimcare@durham-pcc.gov.uk!.

🤔Thinking of volunteering?. Join us at our Volunteers Open Evening and find out more about the opportunities with Community Peer Mentors and Victim Care and Advice Service teams. 📍Police Headquarters, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TT.📆24th July.⌚️6pm. #VolunteersWeek2025

🌈Pride is more than a parade or festival, it is a powerful reminder to us all of the strength and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community!. 📞If you’re a victim or witness of hate crime, report it by calling 999 in an emergency. Call 101 to report non-emergency hate crimes.

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🌈 Get ready for a weekend of love, celebration and community. We are proud to provide funding for this weekends @Durham_Pride for another year!. Our engagement team will also be joining in the festivities with a stall in The Sands on Sunday, so why not come and say hi 👋

💜More than 120 survivors of sexual violence have received life changing support thanks to two specialist projects funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen. 🔗Find out more about the project at

💜💚We’re celebrating the many different positive communities we have in County Durham, this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. Being a part of a community benefits your mental health in many ways, and it benefits our county too!. What community are you a part of?