🤔 Received a suspicious message that you're unsure about? Fake messages can be difficult to spot & criminals put in effort to make their communication look legitimate so it’s important to take your time & not act too quickly. 💻 Visit Report Fraud’s website for more info.

2⃣ in the cells and £5⃣K in cash seized today - all under #OpSentinel efforts to tackle Serious and Organised Crime in the #NorthEast It's through partnership working with @ClevelandPolice @DurhamPolice and @northumbriapol we can continue these robust efforts!

Report Fraud is the new service that has now replaced Action Fraud.

🚔#ProjectVigilant targets perpetrator behaviours, which are often displayed before a sexual offence, spiking or theft. It's been running a year in the #NorthEast helping proactively prevent violence & sexual offences against women & girls & ensuring a safer environment for all.

Ready to bag an online bargain? Follow our top tips to avoid scams. ✅ Research sellers, check they're legitimate. ✅ Never pay by bank transfer. Pay with a credit card, if you have one. ✅ Only provide enough details to complete your purchase. Find out more:

Today we launched #PunchedOutCold 2025 We would like to thank the media that came along and also @DurhamPolice @DurhamPCC @northumbriapol @NorthumbriaOPCC and our trustees We would also like to thank our supporter @Switalskis Hope you catch us BBC Look North & Tyne Tees News

⚠️ Shopping online this festive season? 🛍️ ✅ Research sellers, check they're legitimate. ✅ Use a credit card or secure payment platform. ✅ Only provide enough details to complete your purchase. 🔐For more top tips, visit: https://t.co/U5sDEy1izy #FraudFreeXmas

🚨 Between April and September, we have received over 2,700 crime reports relating to Winter Fuel Payments scams. ✅These payments are made automatically, you don't need to do anything. If you receive any text messages about Winter Fuel Payments, it's a scam. ℹ️ Report

This morning Dan, Arthur and Grace visited #StGeorgesCoEps to deliver week 2 of the Mini Police Project! Both groups loved learning about our police dogs and CSI! They can’t wait for week 3! @DurhamPCC @DurhamPolice @DAAC_999 @pccchallenge

PARK AND RIDE UPDATE: Our park and ride sites at Belmont and Howlands are currently full (Thursday 13 November, 6pm). If you’re planning on visiting #LumiereDurham tonight, please use the park and ride at Sniperley.

🛸 Reminder: Drones are not permitted in the city for the next 3 days. During #LumiereDurham there will be a temporary airspace restriction preventing all drones flying other than emergency service drones. Drone detection equipment and counter drone measures will be in place.

Are you heading to #LumiereDurham✨ Due to rising river levels, some installations are closed: https://t.co/iCqJ4a0dM9 Don't worry, there will be stewards to guide you along alternative routes. Enjoy the festival and if you spot our officers, say hello & share your selfies 📷

Thousands of premises have been targeted in phase two of #OpMachinize, a national initiative targeting the criminal exploitation of high street businesses. Read the full story ➡️ https://t.co/VfSzCrvdoj

Today, we paused to remember those who gave their today for our tomorrow. In a service led by force chaplain, Reverend Adrian Gatrill, officers and staff gathered at headquarters to honour those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. #Remembrance #LestWeForget ❤️

A couple whose actions left a child with a significant brain injury have been convicted following a trial. Emergency services were called to a house in the Branksome area of Darlington in May, following reports that a baby had become unresponsive. https://t.co/o2f5h5VMlD

⚠️If you’ve received a text or email that doesn’t feel right, STOP! 1️⃣ Break the contact – don’t reply, click on any links, call any phone numbers or make any payments. 2️⃣Check if it’s genuine - don’t use the numbers or address in the message – use the details from their

🚨 Received a message from your bank that doesn't feel right? STOP! ❌ Don’t reply, or use any of the links or contact info provided. ✅ Contact your bank using official contact info on their website/app, or by calling 159. Find out more: https://t.co/1fjDJoxZdx #CyberProtect

The heartbroken family of a man who died in a collision at the weekend have said: “Each and every one of us feel like there is a part of us missing.” Lewis Smith died when the car he was driving was involved in a collision on Saturday morning. https://t.co/uXXQADig82

Two people have died following a collision in the early hours of this morning. At around 1.40am today (November 1), officers attended the one-vehicle collision on the A167 at Ferryhill which involved a Ford KA. https://t.co/W9ekAvLzSk

Tributes paid to “ray of sunshine” who died after being struck by a car in the early hours of Sunday morning. Abigail Eggleston was crossing the A167 at Neville’s Cross shortly before 2am when she was hit by a car. https://t.co/jQ9AGy3BTx