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Listening, Learning and Acting: Democracy in Action

PCC Joy Allen explains the importance of listening to the people she serves and why joint public engagement surgeries help identify common concerns

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June 19, 2026
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PCC Joy Allen Calls for Urgent Reclassification of Ketamine to Class A

PCC Joy Allen urges Government to reclassify ketamine as a Class A drug, warning inaction risks worsening a public health and crime crisis

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June 15, 2026
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Volunteers Help Build Safer, Stronger and More Resilient Communities

PCC Joy Allen explains how volunteers contribute across the whole spectrum of community safety and thanks them for the difference they make

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June 12, 2026
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PCC celebrates the ‘priceless’ value of policing volunteers in Volunteers’ Week

PCC Joy Allen has praised Durham’s policing volunteers for their selfless work helping tackle crime and reduce harm

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June 6, 2026
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