Programme of summer events to engage with communities
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion, will be attending a number of popular events this summer to engage with local communities and get feedback on local priorities around policing and crime. The Commissioner and his Deputy, Tracey Onslow, will be attending a total of eight events in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and […]
Commissioner commends officers bravery
The Police and Crime Commissioner has commended the bravery of officers, after they saved a 79 year old man from a house fire in Worcester. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said “This is a prime example of police officers, who are ordinary people, doing extraordinary things. These six officers acted selflessly and it is […]
Commissioner pays tribute to PC Richard Gray
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has paid tribute to PC Richard Gray who was killed in the line of duty, in 2007. The Shrewsbury based officer was trying to save two colleagues who has been held hostage when he was fatally shot. He left his wife and two children behind. The Commissioner said “PC […]
Commissioner committed to building on first year’s progress
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has reaffirmed his commitment to building a safer West Mercia and says he will continue to build on the progress made in his first 12 months in office. A year on from the PCC elections, the Commissioner has taken some significant steps towards reforming the police force, […]
PCC funds expansion of search and rescue team.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2mQic5ub04&feature=youtu.beThe Police and Crime Commissioner has awarded a grant of £51,000 over three years, to West Mercia Search and Rescue (West Mercia SAR), allowing them to expand their operation and continue their focus on finding and helping people who are in danger. West Mercia SAR is operated by volunteers, who work closely with West Mercia […]
PCC welcomes State of Policing Report
The Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed a national policing report, which is reflective of his aims to build safer communities locally. Today, Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC), released the State of Policing assessment. West Mercia Police had improved from the previous year’s report, and was assessed as ‘good’ in all three areas; efficiency, […]
PCC funds 1,000 additional places for young driver project
The PCC has confirmed funding for an additional 1,000 places on the Under 17 Car Club Charitable Trust's Pathfinder Project. The funding will ensure that the Under 17 Car Club will deliver the programme to young people (aged from 11-years-old) across the whole West Mercia area and beyond. The scheme, which has been established since 2008, will now be […]
Commissioner welcomes positive HMIC reports
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC) PEEL reports into efficiency, effectiveness and legitimacy, in which West Mercia Police has been assessed as 'good' in all three areas. West Mercia’s Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “I have made key promises to our communities around putting victims first, and […]
Commissioner Welcomes Police and Fire Collaboration
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has welcomed the latest collaborative approach between West Mercia Police and Hereford &Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS). Seven staff from HWFRS’s West District Administration and Community Risk Team have joined West Mercia Police’s Harm Hub, to work in an integrated way from Hereford Police Station on Bath Street. […]
Statement to mark the funeral of PC Keith Palmer
To mark the funeral of PC Keith Palmer taking place this afternoon the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police Anthony Bangham and Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion have released the following statements. Chief Constable Anthony Bangham: "Today we remember our fallen colleague, PC Keith Palmer. This afternoon we will stand in silence to honour […]
