Statement from John Campion
Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion, said: "As Police and Crime Commissioner I am committed to playing my part in delivering efficient public services for our communities and ensuring local priorities are joined up, whilst making sure your money is well spent. "If Fire and Police services in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are to continue to […]
Commissioner welcomes decrease in police complaints
John Campion has welcomed the news that fewer complaints are being made to West Mercia Police. The figures from the Independent Police Complaints Commission show a 13% decrease in the number of allegations over the last year. When compared to other forces, West Mercia Police receive some of the lowest numbers of allegations. The report […]
Police & Crime Commissioner Supports Village Speed reduction Scheme
West Mercia’s Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has agreed to fund the first stage of a traffic calming scheme on a dangerous section of road in Herefordshire. The Commissioner visited Aymestrey on 24th October to see the problem of speeding in the village for himself at the invitation of Ward Councillor Carole Gandy. He […]
Commissioner Seeks Fairer Police Funding
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has asked the Policing Minister to consider the challenges faced in rural areas, as part of efforts to secure a fairer share of government funding for policing. The West Mercia PCC has written to Brandon Lewis MP, highlighting: – The costs of delivering police services in largely rural, sparsely […]
Commissioner joins police patrols and warrants as part of Protect initiative
The Police and Crime Commissioner has taken part in community events and supported police operations as part of West Mercia Police’s 10 days of Protect. Protect launched across the force area at the end of October. Since then, the Commissioner has visited police call handlers to see 999 emergency procedures, joined Halloween police patrols in […]
Commissioner confident in improving 101 and 999 performance
John Campion has had assurances from West Mercia Police that they are making improvements to the 101 and emergency 999 services. The Commissioner recently held a holding to account meeting with the Chief Constable, specifically about the police’s phone services following an unacceptable drop in performance. He was pleased and reassured to hear that following […]
Commissioner welcomes report highlighting police efficiency
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has welcomed a new HMIC report which shows West Mercia Police is efficient at reducing crime and keeping people safe. Inspectors found West Mercia Police has a "comprehensive understanding of it’s current and likely future demand". The report also highlights how the force: – Is focused on improving and […]
PCC launches new website to engage with communities.
John Campion has launched a new improved, more engaging, website for communities across the West Mercia area. The Commissioner felt the previous website did not offer the most user-friendly experience, with a lack of community content and key information sometimes difficult to find. The new site is more cost effective and has been designed to […]
Commissioner Sets Out Plan for Safer West Mercia
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has finalised and published his plan, detailing how he will build a Safer West Mercia in the coming years. The plan outlines the four key strands to the Commissioner’s vision and how they will be delivered: – Putting victims and survivors first- Building a more secure West Mercia- Reforming […]
Commissioner visits 999 and 101 contact handlers as Protect gets underway.
John Campion has helped to launch West Mercia Police’s 10 days of Protect. The Commissioner visited the Operations Communications Centre this afternoon, as the police’s 24 hour tweetathon got underway, giving communities an insight into the volume and range of demand on the force. He also met with children supported by the New Hope Childrens’ […]
