Update on West Mercia Police leadership
Further to the updates that have been provided around leadership within West Mercia Police, Temporary Chief Constable (T/CC) Alex Murray has announced that he will be leaving the force at the end of August to take up the role of Director of Threat Leadership at the National Crime Agency. PCC John Campion has chosen Temporary […]
Letter to the Association of Convenience Stores on retail crime
West Mercia has followed the national picture with a sharp rise in the amount of retail crime being committed in our town centres. Just one example of this is the significant increase in shoplifting, going up by 13% over the past six months. Businesses form the lifeblood of local communities, and I regularly speak to […]
PCC statement after change in Government
Following the General Election on Thursday (4 July) which has seen a Labour Government elected, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion remains committed to working with the national Government to deliver on the public’s priorities in West Mercia. The PCC said: “The country has spoken, signalling a time for change. Change can also be felt […]
PCC announces summer event programme with public able to shine light on policing priorities
A varied programme of events this summer will see Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion and his team visiting communities across West Mercia. After visiting the open day at Bromsgrove Police Station on Saturday 6 July, the PCC and his team will be putting up a stall and talking to residents about their concerns and […]
Check out the Big Conversation – Visibility & Accessibility
In this week’s clip, PCC John Campion is focusing on the topic you told us is your biggest priority – seeing more police officers visible and accessible in your community. 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 […]
PCC calls on town and parish councils to help shape future of policing in West Mercia
Developing a new police and crime plan which reflects the priorities of local communities, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is giving town and parish councils an opportunity to shape policing over the next four years. The PCC’s seventh annual survey encourages town and parish councils to feedback on local policing, share concerns and identify […]
New Police and Fire Hub on track for Autumn completion
An ambitious project in the heart of Redditch is near completion. The flagship joint-hub project in Middle House Lane, bringing both police and fire under one roof, has been led by Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion in partnership with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service. Since it began two years ago, a lot […]
PCC raises voice of local communities in Big Conversation
A ‘Big Conversation’ focused on the public’s policing priorities is now live. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is currently developing his police and crime plan, setting the blueprint for policing in West Mercia over the next four years. Committed to ensuring local communities play a key role in shaping the final plan, more than […]
PCC determined to prevent drowning tragedies through education
As part of Drowning Prevention week, PCC John Campion is raising awareness of water safety and the importance of education in order to prevent tragedies. According to statistics from the National Water Safety Forum, there were 659 reported fatalities across the UK last year. In West Merica, the PCC wants to ensure the safety of […]
PCC funded programme receives national appraisal
A national inspection to inform improvements to the prison and probation service has praised a service in West Mercia which helps women break the cycle of crime. The Local Initiatives Nurturing Change (LINC) programme, delivered by Willowdene and funded by Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, has been showcased as best practice in a report […]
