PCC awards £20k grant funding to prevent scams and support victims in Shropshire
Fraud and online scams amount to more than half of all crime in West Mercia, with recent reports showing a rise in scams such as courier fraud, romance fraud, and the growing use of AI-enabled techniques to deceive victims. Many victims suffer in silence due to shame and stigma, with the true scale of the […]
Progress continues at pace to deliver change following PEEL inspection
A report setting out what West Mercia Police is doing well and where it can improve was published by HMICFRS in May, following an inspection in 2024. Understanding that communities expect a police force that is delivering the best possible service, PCC John Campion held an Assurance & Accountability meeting three months after it was […]
PCC holds Community Conversation in Stourport
The PCC called the session after receiving an increase in correspondence into his office and noticing comments on social media, alongside hearing those same concerns at in-person engagements in the town. Taking place at Areley Kings Village Hall, it was an opportunity for the public to speak to, listen to and raise concerns with the […]
PCC and West Mercia Police support Cycle to Work Day as their journey continues to becoming a Net Zero force by 2050
Delivering on the PCC’s commitment to reduce the force’s environmental impact, as set out in his Safer Communities Plan, events took place at police HQ and Redditch Police Station on Thursday 7 August for National Cycle to Work Day focused on supporting police officers and police staff to commute to work in an environmentally friendly […]
New victim support service launches in West Mercia
Delivering on PCC John Campion’s commitment to ensure that every victim and witness of crime gets the support they need, when they need it, Victim Support Gateway has opened its services today. The new service, which will be delivered by Victim Support, will provide support to victims of all crimes, including specialist services for victims […]
Working together to benefit the communities of Worcestershire
The meeting on Thursday 24 July followed the local elections in May 2025 which saw a new leader elected in Councillor Jo Monk. During the meeting, discussions were had on a range of topics including road safety, children’s services, and maximising the resources available to deliver better outcomes for the communities of Worcestershire. PCC John […]
PCC launches annual survey to give town and parish councils opportunity to have their say
In its eighth year, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has launched his latest town and parish council survey. Delivering on the PCC’s ‘Policing with the community’ commitment, set out in his Safer Communities Plan, the survey encourages town and parish councils to feedback on local policing, share concerns and identify what improvements they would […]
More officers to strengthen neighbourhood policing across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire
Neighbourhood policing across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire is set to receive a major boost, with 29 police constables (five of which will be dedicated Rural Crime Officers), two sergeants and 20 PCSOs joining West Mercia Police's dedicated teams. This latest investment supports the delivery of the force's local priorities set out in the Police and […]
PCC’s Community Conversation comes to Stourport
Focused on ensuring the voices of local communities are at the heart of change, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is hosting his latest ‘Community Conversation’ in Stourport. Taking place on Wednesday 13 August at Areley Kings Village Hall, DY13 0NB from 6pm, it is an opportunity for local residents to go along, hear from […]
PCC calls on Government to maximise criminal justice system before breaking the foundations
A review by former High Court judge Sir Brian Leveson has been published setting out a series of proposals to reform the criminal courts with the aim of reducing the backlog of cases and demand on the Crown Court. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “The criminal justice system is broken so it is […]
