Extra 2p Per Day Proposed for Council Tax to Meet Policing Demand
A consultation has started on proposals for a modest increase in the police’s share of council tax in West Mercia, to ensure a good service for local communities now and in the future. The Police and Crime Commissioner is recommending a rise of £7.58 to the annual bill in 2018/19 for a band D home, […]
PCC Responds to Legitimacy Report
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has responded to the HMICFRS Legitimacy report in which West Mercia Police was assessed as requiring improvement. Commissioner John Campion said “Our communities deserve the best from their police service, and this report has raised a number of issues, where the service has been judged to be falling […]
PCC commends long service to West Mercia Police
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has commended a number of West Mercia Police officers and staff for their long service and good conduct. At an awards ceremony held last night (14th November) at West Mercia Police’s Hindlip Headquarters, 17 officers, four members of staff and a Special Inspector, were recognised by Lt Col […]
PCC welcomes continuous improvements for victims of domestic abuse
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed a report, which shows a continuous improvement in service for victims of domestic abuse. The report from HMICFRS highlights the support victims in West Mercia get from a team of Domestic Abuse Risk Officers who work with local authorities to make sure people are safe. Other […]
PCC welcomes Firearms Surrender
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed West Mercia Police's involvement in a national firearms surrender, that aims to make our communities safer. The surrender will run for two weeks from Monday 13 November until Sunday 26 November 2017, and will give members of the public the opportunity to safely dispose of a […]
PCC’s commitment to protecting rural and business communities
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has introduced five new posts dedicated to making sure the voices of rural and business communities within West Mercia are heard and their problems resolved. The introduction of new Rural and Business Crime Officers will help the Commissioner deliver his commitment to making sure communities are not only safe, […]
PCC’s comment in relation to HMICFRS workforce figures
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said “The figures outlined in the HMICFRS efficiency report are incorrect and misleading. They do not take into account West Mercia’s innovative alliance with Warwickshire and how costs are shared between the two police forces. As a result, it presents figures and projections which are inaccurate and unhelpful, and […]
Report shows technology investments help police be more efficient at dealing with demand
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed today’s HMICFRS report which assessed West Mercia Police as ‘good’ in terms of efficiency, and described the PCC’s investments in technology as an “ambitious and innovative change.” The report outlined a number of positives in the ways in which the force understands its demand, makes use […]
PCC calls for communities to get ‘Behind the Badge’ as assaults against police increase.
Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion is continuing his Behind the Badge campaign, as assaults against police increase by 10% this quarter. Behind the Badge, launched earlier this year and focuses on reducing incidents by challenging behaviours, and encouraging people to recognise and respect that police officers are people outside of the uniform. The second […]
PCC’s investment in mobile technology leads to better policing for communities
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has delivered a multi-million pound investment in mobile technology, allowing police officers to be more visible in communities across West Mercia. Officers across Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are now equipped with smartphones and laptops, enabling them to work on the move and spend more time with the […]
