Improvements to make policing more visible and accessible to communities
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has welcomed measures to make West Mercia Police more visible and accessible to communities, with a 34% increase in officers during times of peak demand. Following extensive research into three years of crime, incident and deployment data, West Mercia Police are making practical changes such as adapting shift patterns […]
Funding awarded to challenge and change domestic abuse offender behaviour
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion and Worcestershire County Council are delighted to have been awarded just over £250,000 from the Police Transformation Fund to work with some of the most high-risk domestic abuse perpetrators and challenge them to change. The Drive Project is a new multi-agency response to domestic abuse that encourages […]
Project Begins Seeking Community Feedback on Local Policing
Communities across West Mercia are being asked for their views on local policing, with a new project from the Police and Crime Commissioner now underway. Town and parish councils across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire are being surveyed on a range of subjects, including the visibility of local policing, relationships with officers and […]
Collaborative approach to build police and fire skills is welcomed
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed a new training course which builds upon collaborative working between West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS). As part of the course, Detective Sergeants were given three realistic fire related crime scene scenarios aimed at furthering their knowledge and understanding of […]
PCC praises officers following ‘unimaginably challenging’ murder investigation.
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has praised officers involved in the investigation into the murder of seven year old Archie Spriggs. Archie was murdered by his mother Lesley Speed at their home in Rushbury, Shropshire last September. Today she was sentenced to life imprisonment, serving a minimum of 17 years and 180 days. John Campion […]
PCC Statement: Telford Jay Inquiry
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed the news that the national Independent Inquiry into child sexual abuse, will be coming to Telford in the coming months. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said “I have been fully supportive of the Jay inquiry throughout, and hope our communities will be reassured by its […]
Joint Fire and Police Governance Approved for West Mercia
West Mercia’s police and fire services will be governed by a single body in the future, with a view to improving collaboration and services to the public. The Home Secretary has approved joint governance proposals put forward by John Campion. The Police and Crime Commissioner will also be responsible for governing Hereford and Worcester, and […]
PCC Confident Police are Reacting Positively to Inspection Report
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has made it clear that action must be taken, after an inspection highlighted issues around West Mercia Police’s effectiveness. Today’s HMICFRS report, which graded West Mercia as ‘requiring improvement’, made a number of recommendations for the force around tackling serious and organised crime, protecting vulnerable people and preventing crime and anti-social behaviour. Some positives were highlighted including the commitment to […]
PCC thanks outstanding individuals in Shropshire
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has thanked a number of police officers, volunteers and members of the public who have made an outstanding contribution to keeping Shropshire’s communities safe. 14 people received commendations at an awards ceremony, attended by the Commissioner. These include: Rachel Lawson, a member of the public and a trained […]
PCC commends selfless volunteer who was seriously injured
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has offered his best wishes to a brave special constable, who was involved in a collision, whilst helping a member of the public. Ben Perry was off duty, when he went to assist following a collision on the m42. He was struck by a second vehicle, suffering serious injuries, leading […]
