Many Thanks to Liz & Dave Mitchell for sending us this photo of B shift Durham, taken outside of the old Durham Police station approx 1...

Many Thanks top Gordon Bacon who sent this to us, conditions of service from when he joined !! (In 1839). (Gordon had it sent to him from ...

It is with regret that we have to announce the death of a retired Police Officer, PC 778 Peter Langley who died on the 21 st February aged ...

Date for your Diary……. Monday 17 th March at 1930hrs The Annual General Meeting of Durham NARPO, with guest speakers from Force Execu...

The February 2014 edition of Police Magazine is now available to view on the site. Please click on this link or the image to go to the Fed...

Two ‘silverbacks’ getting acquainted with the delights of 'old' age??? Derick Hewitson (83 years) and Basil Burton (78 years) have b...

Many Thanks to Bill Shanks who sent us this photo of himself and Norman Cuerden : “The attached was taken in Bishop Auckland yard in 1973...

It is with regret that we have to announce the death of retired Police Officer : PC 744 Paul Smithson, who died on the 17 th January 2014 a...

It is with regret that we have to announce the death of a retired Police Officer, Superintendent Archiebold (Archie) Campbell who died on th...

These picture’s appeared in local paper’s on the 28th August 1957 and show the first Police Cadet Camp at Harperley Hall. The title’s of t...

If you used to enjoy reading ‘Police’ the magazine of the Police federation then you can do it again by clicking on the link below which wil...

The crucial role roads policing officers play in tackling crime needs to be recognised by politicians as levels plummet to the lowest they h...

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of former Special Constable John Hart, who died in hospital after a long illness  ...

I work for Matchlight, an award-winning independent television production company based in Glasgow. We are currently developing a landmark B...

One sent in by retired PC 1049 Norman Hughes from 1984. Taken in Durham Police Yard in front of the old CID office,  of Norman on his Hond...

Many Thanks to Ray Dinning who came up with these two interesting photo’s when ‘trawling’ through some old files Taken in the Communi...

Colleagues, I have been informed of the death of the following retired officers: Leo Grant, aged 73 years, from Chester le Street. Leo died ...

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It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of a retired civilian employee : Kath Harland who died peacefully at home on the 1...

It is with regret that we have to announce the death of retired Police Officer : Sgt 378 Edward William Russell (Ted) Brewster who died on 2...

Yes it is that time of year already and our fourth Christmas providing you with update information, topics and photographs. We are delighted...

Message from NARPO HQ See below message from TV Company requesting experiences from the Miners’ Strike. “I am currently working on a docume...

Message from Welfare Department : The following message has been circulated in Force by the Information Security Officer. We were particula...

The next meeting of NARPO (Durham Branch) will be held tonight, Monday 25 th November at 7.30pm at Bishop Auckland Hospital Club. Light buf...

PC 818 Dave Duncan & PC1960 Dave Wall with Mkll Granada NGR 93T, call sign Alpha Red 46.  It was taken in Bishop Close, Darlington outs...

Chairman Alan Watson has once again been hard at work over the past few months putting together the latest edition of the Durham Peeler. Cli...

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer : George Pears who died on the 17th August, 2013 age...

The ‘must have  ‘accessory’ for 2014 has now arrived  - the ‘Paws Up’ 2014 Calendar. The calendar has been produced to raise funds for ...

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks still bravely singing, f...

It is with regret that we have to announce the death of a retired Police Officer : Sgt 1259 Tom Baxter, who died on the 23 rd October 2013,...

The Office of National Statistics have on the 15 th October released the Consumer Price Index for September as 2.7%, this is unchanged from ...

It is with regret that we have to announce the death a retired Police Officer : Sgt Thomas Corfield who died on Sunday, 13 th October 2013 ...

It is with regret that we announce the  death of a retired Police Officer : PC ( Bob) Morris, aged 64 years who died suddenly on Monday, 30t...

It is with regret that we that we have to inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer : Sergeant 157 George Grey BATES who died on 2...

PC’s 928 Ralph Raine & 1569 Ray Crowle with their Rover SD1 patrol car, call sign Alpha Red 43 at Police HQ. Many Thanks to Ray for pr...

Hi All, We have received the following offer from the tournament organisers, which may be of interest to members. Get 50% off tickets for ...

It is with regret that we have to announce the death of retired  Chief Inspector Terence (Terry) Eales, who died on the 26 th August 2013 a...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Police Officer : PC 163 Robert Henry Fletcher, who died on 10 th August 2013, aged ...

Paul Carter from the Blue Knights England 5 group called in at Police HQ just before BikeWise 2013 (Friday 26 th July)  whilst doing a two...

The photo was apparently taken at Peebles Hydro…. Anybody have any more info on our first helicopter which was brought into service by the ...

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Can anyone can help with the identities of the people in the picture believed to have been taken at HQ Aycliffe. Officer front centre is ex...

Mounted Branch at the Miners Gala, Durham in 1962. Who is the rider and what is the location in Durham?? (Click on the image to view in t...

A bygone age! This was taken when Durham Constabulary was one of the largest forces in the country. This photograph was taken on Stockton...

It is with regret that we have to advise you of the death of a retired Police Officer : Sgt George Hall, who died on 13 th July 2013 aged 8...

This years 'BikeWise' sees the last ever display from one of Durham Dog Support Unit's most popular and regular K9 performers a...

Another great afternoon was had at the 4th Retirees Reunion at Police HQ, Aykley Heads, Durham on Sunday 30th June 2013. Many Thanks must g...

This newspaper competition showing Bill Shanks 'breathalysing' Alan Naunton appeared in the Evening Despatch on 22nd January 1985 T...

This is just to ask you to help out as every little bit will help. Paul Carter from the Blue Knights organisation (I am part of) is doing a...

It is with deepest regret that we have to advise you of the death of former PC 440 John Duncan Robertson who died on 22 nd June 2013 aged 74...

Don’t Miss Out This Year! The 4th Retirees Reunion and Social Afternoon is being held at Durham Constabulary H.Q , Aykley Heads, this Sunda...

It is with deepest regret that we advise colleagues of the sudden death of Norman HARKER who died at his home earlier today (25 th June),  ...

It is with great regret that we have to inform you of the death of a retired Police officer : PC 1977 Frank Geoffrey Hall who sadly passed a...

It is with regret that we have to announce the death of retired Police Constable Charles Walter Harcourt who died on the 23 rd June 2013, a...

Late entries marking the death of two Ex Durham Officers who later served in Northumbria up to their retirement. Regrettably, we were not in...

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer : Edward Jefferson, who died on 27th May 2013 aged 91 ...

JGR687T, Call sign, crew, where was it based, did you drive a one ?? Leave a comment and tell more about them

This photograph was taken at Durham Castle during the visit of HRH Princess Anne to Mackay's Carpet Factory and the Castle on 4th April...

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of retired Insp. George Vasey, who died on 17th May 2013 aged 95 years. Mr Vasey r...

Two pictures that turned up via FaceBook and came to our attention.. Ford Granada : NGR71T – Alpha Red 44 out of Spennymoor Pictur...

Spring 2013 edition of Copper Plate can be viewed by clicking on the image. You can view older editions of Copper Plate by clicking on the ...

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of retired Police Officer 386, Lawrence Hodgson, who died on 11th May 2013 aged 87...

Don’t Miss Out This Year! Read this carefully, NOW! The 4th Retirees Reunion and Social Afternoon Spectacular at Durham Constabulary, H.Q., ...

Chairman Alan Watson has once again been hard at work over the past few months putting together the latest edition of the Durham Peeler. Cli...

While some settle immediately into full retirement some others enter into new phase of their lives. For those that have already switched o...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Sergeant 58 Michael James (Jim) Farthing, who died on the 29 th March 2013 aged 87 ...

Many Thanks to Alan Hutchinson / Harry Clark for providing this photo of Traffic Branch 1972. Double click on the image to view it in the ...

  This message has been sent from NARPO Head Office : Hi All, I would be grateful if you would circulate the below to your members: WERE YOU...

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Neville House Life Saving Team, winners of the cadet life saving competition. . From left to right: Bill Brennan is just visible, Jim McKen...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Police Officer : PC 832 Charles Valentine Hedley, who died on the 4 th March 2013 a...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Police Inspector Leslie Matthews, who died on 5 th March 2013 aged 82 years. He re...

Date for your Diary……. Monday 18 th March at 1930hrs The Annual General Meeting of Durham NARPO, with guest speakers from Force ...

Girl Cadets Hockey Team, 1973, picture taken at Police HQ, Aykley Heads… Where are they all now ??  Click on the picture to view it at a l...

Every year it costs approximately £4m to run both of the Treatment Centres and with the falling numbers of serving officers, we find our don...

Dear all, I’m in the process of setting up a benevolent fund for our retired Durham Police dogs. Part of this has involved launching a web...

We have had a couple of queries from people on the notification list to the effect that they have not been receiving emails recently. The e...

It is with regret that we announce the death of a retired Police Officer :  DC 1541 John REAY who died on 24 th February 2013 aged 68 years...

Many thanks to Don Stephenson for sending in this picture from his Police Cadet days. Picture of four Durham Police Cadets taken in 1969 ...