Body Worn Video rolled out to West Mercia Police Officers
Body Worn Video is being rolled out to West Mercia Police officers, after Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion pushed for its delivery. As part of the PCC’s commitment to a modern, reformed police force, he has invested £1million in the technology which has been shown to reduce complaints against police officers, help prevent crimes […]
Commissioner welcomes pioneering road safety tool
Above: PCC John Campion with Safer Roads Partnership Communications Manager, Anna Higgins Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has welcomed a pioneering virtual reality (VR) app to promote road safety. Representatives from West Mercia’s Safer Roads Partnership visited the Commissioner to demonstrate the recently launched app, DriveVR. By immersing users, and literally putting them in […]
Statement a week on from terrorist incident in Westminster
A week on from the terrorist incident in Westminster the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police Anthony Bangham and Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion have reaffirmed their ongoing commitment to public safety. Chief Constable Anthony Bangham, said: "A week ago today our country was shaken by the events in Westminster. This will, no doubt, […]
Campaign to raise awareness of CSE launches
Do you know the signs of child sexual exploitation? Do you feel comfortable talking to your child about what is and isn't appropriate in a relationship? Would you know if a friend was being sexually exploited? A campaign about raising awareness of child sexual exploitation (CSE) launched today. Tell Someone encourages people to recognise the […]
Commissioner Welcomes Improved West Mercia Police Effectiveness
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has welcomed a key official report, which shows West Mercia Police has improved it’s service to the public in the last year. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) has released ‘effectiveness’ reports for all police forces in England and Wales today. West Mercia Police has improved its overall rating […]
PCC’s investment in mobile technology to make officers more visible
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has confirmed a multi-million pound investment in mobile technology, allowing police officers to be more visible in communities across West Mercia. A trial in Evesham saw officers issued with smartphones and laptops, enabling them to work on the move and preventing them from having to return to the police […]
West Mercia PCC funds speed reduction scheme in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has committed funding to try and resolve a road safety issue that has plagued a community in Herefordshire for more than 30 years. Last month, the Commissioner brought partners together (Herefordshire County Council, Monkland Parish Council and West Mercia Safer Roads Partnership) to discuss issues around the […]
West Mercia PCC opens £600,000 grant schemes to keep young people safe
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has opened his first community grant schemes, with a combined pot of £600,000 aimed at keeping young people safe and away from crime. The Commissioner’s first grant round aims to divert young at-risk people aged between 13 and 16 away from crime, by involving them in preventative activities. The […]
Commissioner commends Herefordshire officers, staff and community members.
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has commended police officers, staff and members of the public in Herefordshire who went above and beyond to help others. Attending the Herefordshire Commendation Awards held at Hereford Town Hall last Thursday (9th February), John met with a number of individuals who were being honoured. Commissioner […]
PCC welcomes sentencing following complex drugs investigation
The Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed the sentencing of 21 people following a complex drugs investigation carried out by West Mercia Police. PCC John Campion said "On behalf of the public, I'd like to thank our officers for their hard work and diligence in bringing this large organised crime gang to justice. Drugs cause […]
