Commissioner to ensure West Mercia Police have body worn video.
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion says he wants body worn video to be brought in “as soon as possible”, for West Mercia Police. The Commissioner recently visited the Metropolitan Police to see the technology and the benefits it brings. What he saw reinforced his view that the technology would be a big step forward […]
Protect gives insight into policing in West Mercia
John Campion is supporting West Mercia Police’s 10 days of Protect, taking part in a series of visits and activities designed to give communities an insight into policing. The Commissioner, his Deputy Tracey Onslow and his four Community Ambassadors will be engaging with communities across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Telford and Wrekin during the 10 […]
West Mercia PCC to hold Chief to account on 101 and 999 services
John Campion is holding the Chief Constable to account on implementing tighter controls on the performance of the 101 and 999 services. Following concerns raised by the public to the Police and Crime Commissioner, he will be holding a session with the Chief Constable, Anthony Bangham, before the end of the month to ask important […]
Cyber Survey to shape support for victims.
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is launching a cyber crime survey across West Mercia, which will help build a more comprehensive picture of online crime and help shape support for victims. The survey which can be found here – is being run jointly with other regional Police and Crime Commissioners, Warwickshire County Council and […]
Commissioner Focused on Tackling Hate Crime
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is asking communities to increase reporting of hate crime to ensure the issue is tackled effectively. The Commissioner is supporting national Hate Crime Awareness Week along with Deputy PCC Tracey Onslow. They are attending and supporting various events including: The ‘Pride and Prejudice’ conference hosted by […]
Independent Trust, Integrity and Ethics Committee will continue its work
Above From left to right are: Jane Spilsbury, Chris Cade, Colonel Tony Ward, Clive Parsons and Lady Susanna McFarlane. The work of West Mercia Police will continue to be subject to independent scrutiny, following Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion decision to reappoint the Trust, Integrity and Ethics (TIE) Committee for at least a further […]
Construction starts on State-of-the-Art Police and Fire Operations Communications Centre
Above: Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Chief Fire Officer Nathan Travis, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, Emily Stokes representing the Princes Trust, West Mercia Police Chief Constable Anthony Bangham and Chairman of the Fire Authority Derek Prodger. Building work has started on a new state-of-the-art Operations Communications Centre (OCC), which will improve emergency […]
Additional resources to tackle speeding
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is enabling more communities in West Mercia to take action against speeding. The Commissioner is doubling the number of kits available to communities – from 20 to 40 – to encourage more community speed watch groups across Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin. John Campion said: “I want […]
Commissioner Remembers Fallen Officers
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has remembered officers who have fallen in the line of duty as part of National Police Memorial Day. John Campion, accompanied by West Mercia Chief Constable Anthony Bangham attended a service at St Pauls Cathedral in London on Sunday (25th September) to mark the event. PCC John Campion […]
Commissioner Holds Chief Constable to Account over Tackling CSE
John Campion has held a formal holding to account session with the Chief Constable to discuss the force’s ongoing work to tackle child sexual exploitation. The subject is a top priority for the Commissioner, police and other partners. At the meeting yesterday (Thursday 22 September), the PCC questioned the Chief Constable, Anthony Bangham, on a […]
