Northumbria Police serves a population of 1.5 million people and covers an area of more than 2,000 square miles, from the Scottish border down to County Durham and from the Pennines across to the North East coast.
Northumbria is one of the largest forces in the country and is recognised as one of the top performing in the UK.
Led by Chief Constable, Sue Sim, Northumbria Police is dedicated to reducing crime and disorder and building trust and confidence in its communities.
Northumbria is one of the largest forces in the country and is recognised as one of the top performing in the UK.
Led by Chief Constable, Sue Sim, Northumbria Police is dedicated to reducing crime and disorder and building trust and confidence in its communities.
The force has around 3,809 police officers, 1,434 police staff, 274 Special Constables and 423 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) (Figures at 1 October, 2012), who work together to prevent, detect and reduce crime in the Northumbria area.
The force is split into six geographical area commands and supported by 12 specialist departments.
The force is split into six geographical area commands and supported by 12 specialist departments.
