Marc Bayliss re-confirmed as Deputy PCC
Following Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s re-election in May, Marc Bayliss has been re-confirmed as Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner. The West Mercia Police and Crime Panel on Thursday 25 July confirmed Marc Bayliss will continue as DPCC after taking up the role in September 2022. PCC John Campion said: “I am pleased the […]
PCC welcomes latest national call to action to tackle violence against women and girls
A report from National Police Chiefs’ Council is calling violence against women and girls a “national emergency.” Supporting this call to action, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is committed to playing his part in tackling gender-based violence in West Mercia. The NPCC’ report includes a number of recommendations including: The creation of a new […]
PCC writes to Chancellor on public sector pay
Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP Chancellor of the Exchequer HM Treasury 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ Monday 22nd July 2024 Dear Chancellor, RE: Public sector pay rises must be funded by central Government As Police and Crime Commissioner in West Mercia, I want the officers and staff who make up West Mercia Police […]
PCC maintains focus on improving police response to serious and organised crimes
Focused on improving West Mercia Police’s response to serious and organised crime, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion held his latest Assurance & Accountability meeting with Temporary Chief Constable Alex Murray on Tuesday 16 July. Following the HMICFRS review which rated the force’s response as ‘inadequate’, it was acknowledged that West Mercia Police needs to […]
PCC comments on national report into policing
An annual assessment into the State of Policing in 2023 has been published by His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary. The report covers where improvements need to be made to ensure policing effectively rebuilds confidence and meets the needs of local communities. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “As PCC, I am accountable for […]
Check out the Big Conversation – Anti-social behaviour
In this week’s clip, PCC John Campion is focusing on the action being taken by West Mercia Police to tackle anti-social behaviour in local communities. Currently developing his new police and crime plan which will form the blueprint for West Mercia Police over the next four years, more than 140 of you sent in your […]
PCC delivers on promise to implement changes to tackle child-sexual exploitation
Two years on from the independent review into child-sexual exploitation in Telford, Tom Crowther KC has provided a positive update on progress. Acting on his commitment to deliver change, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has welcomed the two recommendations for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner being signed-off as completed. The report […]
PCC raises stark warning on Government decision to release prisoners early
Thousands of prisoners are set to be released early, following today’s (Friday 12 July) announcement by the Government. The main measure announced includes the release of prisoners after they have served 40% of their time in prison if they have been sentenced to less than four years. As Chair of West Mercia’s Local Criminal Justice […]
Check out the Big Conversation – Town Centres
In this week’s clip, PCC John Campion is focusing on the action being taken by West Mercia Police to tackle crime in town centres. Currently developing his new police and crime plan which will form the blueprint for West Mercia Police over the next four years, more than 140 of you sent in your thoughts, […]
PCC to focus on serious and organised crime in meeting with Chief Constable
Committed to ensuring West Mercia Police improves its response to serious and organised crime, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion will be holding a formal meeting with the T/CC following the HMICFRS Inspection report on the response to serious and organised crime. To ensure the recommendations within the report are being implemented and progressed, the […]
