Commissioner encourages young people to join the cadets
West Mercia PCC John Campion, is encouraging young people to join the police cadets. The scheme which is grant funded by the Commissioner is aimed at giving 16 and 17 year olds the opportunity to help their communities and develop themselves through volunteering, whilst gaining a practical understanding of policing. Police and Crime Commissioner John […]
Statement from PCC following collision involving a police officer
West Mercia Police have launched an appeal following a collision involving a police officer. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said "I was shocked and saddened to hear about the incident this afternoon. West Mercia Police has acted swiftly in beginning to identify what has happened, and I am confident in their approach. When one […]
West Mercia PCC confirms additional investment in policing
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has confirmed an additional £4.5m in West Mercia’s policing budget for 2017/18, as well as a freeze in the police’s share of council tax. The significant new investment in local policing will ensure there is continued investment in the force, enabling greater efficiencies for the future, whilst addressing the […]
Commissioner welcomes police mobile technology pilot
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has welcomed a mobile technology pilot, aimed at improving police visibility. Officers in Evesham have been using the devices, a smartphone and laptop, since last September enabling them to get more incident information on the go, update victims and witnesses at the scene and spend more time out in […]
Improvements made to 101 and 999 services
Significant improvements have been made to the 101 and 999 call handling systems after the Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion raised concerns from the public. The average wait time for the 101 non emergency number in December 2016 was 33 seconds, meaning calls are answered around three times faster than they were in the […]
West Mercia PCC’s budget proposals supported during consultation
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has been consulting on his budget proposals for 2017/18, which would see the police precept frozen and an additional £4.5m spent on policing. The consultation survey closed on Monday 23 January with a total of 709 responses. Of which, 508 (71.7%) people voted in favour of the Commissioner’s proposal […]
West Mercia PCC supports a Herefordshire village in tackling an accident black-spot
Above: PCC John Campion with Herefordshire Ambassador Dan Guerche, Chris Blaydon and members of Herefordshire County Council and Monkland Parish Council West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has promised to support a Herefordshire village in tackling the issue of an accident black-spot to avoid further fatalities. Residents of Monkland village, which lies on […]
#BehindTheBadge campaign: Commissioner urges support in tackling violence against police
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is starting a new campaign, aimed at reducing violence against police and improving how the issue is tackled nationally. In West Mercia, more than 850 attacks against police were reported in just 18 months. The Commissioner is leading a campaign to prevent these incidents taking place. Campaign materials will […]
West Mercia PCC proposes new investment in policing, whilst freezing council tax
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is proposing significant new investment in local policing, alongside a freeze in the policing element of council tax for West Mercia in 2017/18. The Commissioner’s budget plan has gone out for consultation with communities and partners until the 23rd of January. If approved by the Police and Crime Panel, […]
New Year message from PCC John Campion
PCC John Campion has revealed his plans for 2017, including what he will deliver for local communities in the coming 12 months. The Commissioner outlines a number of priorities for both communities and the police force. See the video below.
