PCC Reassured over Use of Stop and Search
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is reassured over West Mercia Police's use of stop and search powers. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) has reported it is confident that West Mercia Police officers are using their stop and search powers proportionately and lawfully. Owing to this the force has been reinstated […]
Additional funding to support victims of crime
From left to right: Denise Griffiths, Operations Manager for WMRSASC, Andy Price, ISVA, Ruth Kimberley, ISVA Service Manager and Andy Larkin, ISVA Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is investing over £700,000 in support services for victims of sexual violence across West Mercia – including additional funding in new projects. The Commissioner pledged to put […]
PCC and Telford Leader commit to partnership working
Telford and Wrekin Leader Cllr Shaun Davies has met with West Mercia Police & Crime Commissioner John Campion, where they agreed to work together on a range of important local issues including child sexual exploitation and decriminalizing on street parking. Cllr Davies said: “I had a very good meeting with Mr Campion and I am […]
Commissioner Reassured That Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation Continues to be a Top Priority
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is reassured that tackling Child Sexual Exploitation continues to be a top priority for West Mercia Police. The Commissioner said: “Any instance of the exploitation of young children is one too many and it is rightly concerning that this horrific crime is happening in our community. Like the […]
Commissioner Delivers New Victim Charter
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has delivered a new Victims Charter for West Mercia, outlining the standards and services communities can expect should they ever fall victim to a crime. The charter sets out key points for helping people to cope and recover from a crime, including preparing statements for court cases, being kept […]
Commissioner Welcomes Decrease in Custody Admittance for Mental Health Issues
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has welcomed a significant drop in the number of people going into police custody as a result of mental health issues. New figures for 2015-16 show a 59% reduction in West Mercia in the last year, despite a significant increase in the number of people detained under section 136 […]
John Appoints Community Ambassadors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzykD0rQEf8Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has appointed his new team to deliver for communities in West Mercia. Following the appointment of his Deputy PCC, the Commissioner now has a team of Community Ambassadors in place to engage with local communities ensuring their priorities are understood, their needs are being met and their concerns are […]
Commissioners Invest in Technology to Improve Police Emergency Response
The Police and Crime Commissioners for West Mercia and Warwickshire have approved a £5.5 million capital investment in new technology, which will deliver a better service to local communities by enabling the police to do their jobs more effectively. The new systems, from Saab, are a key part of a major project to create a […]
