West Mercia PCC champions progress in alcohol recovery support
People struggling with alcohol dependency are receiving faster, more effective support in West Mercia. Through West Mercia's Combatting Drugs Partnership, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion works with West Mercia Police and local partners to improve substance misuse services, protect communities and reduce harm. The results of this partnership approach are making a real difference […]
Vulnerable road users will be the focus of PCC’s upcoming online sessions
In 2024, 56 people were killed and 516 were seriously injured in road traffic collisions across West Mercia. As part of PCC John Campion’s ongoing focus on reducing harm on our roads, he wants to work with communities to understand what really matters to them in the next phase of his Roads Focus campaign. Ensuring […]
Confidence in West Mercia Police moving further away from target
Despite a 6% fall in overall crime as detailed in the latest ONS figures, confidence in West Mercia Police is moving further away from the force’s target of 85% according to the latest results from Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s perception survey. As part of the PCC’s commitment to listening and acting on the […]
PCC puts views of rural communities to Chief Constable in latest meeting
Crime in West Mercia’s rural communities was the focus of Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s latest public Assurance & Accountability session. Sitting down with the Chief Constable, the PCC put the public’s questions directly to Richard Cooper, covering a range of topics including consistency of service, hare coursing and fly tipping as well as […]
Spending Review risks stretching the thin blue line even thinner
PCC John Campion has expressed grave concerns that West Mercia Police, and the communities it serves, will be impacted due to the level of funding being made available for policing. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced today, as part of the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review, that police core spending power will increase by 1.7% from this […]
Voluntary resignation scheme launched to support financial stability
Joint statement from Chief Constable Richard Cooper and Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion. Over the past year, West Mercia Police, along with many other public sector organisations, has had to make significant savings and improve efficiencies. This has also included some redundancies in non-police officer roles. While these measures have helped achieve crucial savings, […]
PCC continues to focus on police performance as crime falls in West Mercia
Improving investigation quality and supporting victims of domestic abuse was the focus of PCC John Campion’s latest Assurance & Accountability session with Chief Constable Richard Cooper on Friday 30 May. Recorded crime has reduced significantly, outpacing the national average with 1 in 8 less crimes taking place in West Mercia. Whilst the three counties buck […]
PCC welcomes move to support victims of rape and serious sexual assault
PCC John Campion has welcomed a move which gives survivors of rape and serious sexual assault in West Mercia the right to have cases reviewed by a different prosecutor. Under the current system, criminal cases can be stopped at any point if a prosecutor decides there is no longer a realistic prospect of conviction. He […]
PCC awards £68k to seven projects to promote road safety education and reduce harm on West Mercia’s roads
In 2024, 56 people were killed and 516 were seriously injured in road traffic collisions across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire. Focused on playing his part to reduce the harm too often caused on West Mercia’s roads, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is funding seven community-led education initiatives. With education being a vital strand in […]
PCC launches latest scheme to give communities a platform to drive change
A new scheme, launched by PCC John Campion, will enable people across West Mercia to have their voice heard to shape future policies, victim services, and strategies. The PCC's Lived Experience Advisor scheme will support those with personal experience of crime, criminality, or the justice system to contribute their insights through forums held on a […]
