Northumbria Police Authority is the voice for 1.5 million people.

We are an independent body and our role is to challenge and make sure Northumbria Police are doing a good job and fighting crime.

By listening to the views of people, we make sure policing services are those which communities across Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland want.

Each year we plan and monitor the police budget so that local services are the best they can be, making sure costs don’t go up.

We also work closely with Northumbria Police so that together we can build trust and confidence in police services.

Get involved

One of Northumbria Police Authority’s key roles is to make sure that our local communities can get involved and have a say on how policing services are delivered in Northumbria.

You can become a member of our citizen’s panel and take part in surveys and focus groups or attend one of the Police and Community Forum meetings.

Alternatively, why not join our team of Independent Custody Visitors who regularly visit police stations and check on the condition of police cells, and generally see that people being held in custody are being well-treated.

There are lots of ways to have your say and make a difference. Find out more.