Durham Constabulary

We've had some special four-legged visitors at the cathedral today 🐾 Three specialist search dogs and their handlers from @DurhamPolice explored the cathedral as part of regular training

We worked with @ClevelandPolice @DurhamPolice @northumbriapol & other police & safeguarding partners to carry out this targeted action. 💻Find out more on our website and see what the #ROCU network has been up to in each region. 🔗More here: shorturl.at/yq52g

Today we remember DC Jim Porter of Durham police who was shot and murdered in Bishop Auckland on this date in 1982 as he attempted to arrest armed robbers. He was just 31 years old. #HonouringThoseWhoServe #PoliceMemorials #PoliceFamily @DurhamPolice @DurhamFedChair @DurhamNarpo

Cyber crime and fraud are some of the UK’s most under-reported crimes. But the impacts can be devasting. Every report helps to make us all better protected. So, tell the police by contacting Report Fraud. #EveryReportCounts

@DurhamPolice The #A66 is now open in both directions following the earlier closure. Thank you for your patience while emergency services and recovery teams dealt with the incident.

The #A66 is closed in both directions between #A1M #ScotchCorner and #A67 #Bowes due to a serious collision. @DurhamPolice lead the response and require the road to be closed to work safely at scene. Allow extra time for your journeys, diversions here - nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates…

🚦⚽Our Community Safety Coordinator, Steven Bell, was delighted to visit @Boro Under 16s team to educate them on road safety, alongside @DurhamPolice Roads Policing Team and @DurhamCouncil.

Cyber crime and fraud now account for 50% of all offences and cost the economy billions. Report Fraud provides a single, modern national gateway for reporting and intelligence to strengthen the collective response of policing, government and the private sector. #EveryReportCounts

🚨Cyber Confidence for Small Businesses – Free Breakfast Events! Are you a small business owner or sole trader in #NorthEast? Want to boost your cyber security knowledge and protect your business from online threats? Join us at Cyber Confidence: shorturl.at/kpte2

💷 💻 Financially motivated sexual exploitation is a type of blackmail where criminals threaten to share sexual photos, videos, or info. They try to take money from you or forcing you to do something you don’t want to. Anyone can be a victim, find out more below 👇

🤔 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: ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/shopp… #FraudFreeXmas

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: ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/shopp… #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 suspicious messages by forwarding them to 7726.

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.