Satisfaction in levels of local policing increases by 38%
Results from a survey, ran by PCC John Campion, to greater understand the public’s views on policing from October to December have been gathered. There has been a significant 34% rise in the number of respondents who are satisfied with the levels of policing in their local area, when compared to the same period in […]
PCC John Campion to hear crime concerns in Ludlow
Residents can speak to Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion at his latest Community Conversation event at the Ludlow Mascall Centre on Tuesday 12 March. As the voice of the public in policing, the PCC is inviting residents to drop-in anytime from 6PM to 8PM and share their views on crime and policing in the […]
PCC to focus on West Mercia Police’s latest performance
Committed to ensuring West Mercia Police is delivering for local communities, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is once again shining a light on the public’s priorities. On Monday 26 February, the PCC and West Mercia Police’s Temporary Chief Constable, Alex Murray will meet at the next formal Assurance & Accountability session. To begin the […]
Government announces additional money to boost PCC’s work to tackle anti-social behaviour
Committed to building a safer West Mercia, PCC John Campion has welcomed additional Government funding to continue his focus on tackling anti-social behaviour. The latest Government announcement, following a successful pilot in ten other force areas, will see West Mercia Police receive £1 million to increase uniformed patrolling in ASB hotspots. Understanding ASB is a […]
PCC to hear crime concerns at Oakengates Community Conversation
Committed to giving communities a voice in policing, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is hosting a drop-in event in Telford. The PCC’s latest Community Conversation, following success across other parts of West Mercia, is a chance for residents in Oakengates to discuss their policing concerns. Drop-in anytime between 6pm and 8pm on Tuesday 27 […]
Panel backs PCC’s plan to deliver improvements for communities
PCC John Campion is focused on delivering improvements for the communities of West Mercia after his budget plans were supported. The PCC secured the support of the Police and Crime Panel for the latest investments he wants to make in West Mercia Police, allowing him to build on the work he has already done to […]
PCC calls time on retail crime in latest meeting with Chief Constable
As the public's voice in policing, PCC John Campion held an assurance and accountability session with Temporary Chief Constable Alex Murray on Monday 29 January. With the full meeting now available to watch on the PCC’s YouTube channel (WestMerciaPCC), it covered aspects of retail crime, including shoplifting, assault on shop workers and feelings of safety […]
PCC hosting a drop-in Community Conversation in Malvern on retail crime
Giving businesses in Malvern an opportunity to voice their concerns on retail crime, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is holding a drop-in Community Conversation in the town. Understanding the significant rise in retail crime and its impact on local businesses, the PCC is visiting Malvern to hear from business owners, retail workers and shoppers […]
PCC reinforces commitment to community priorities in latest budget
PCC John Campion has reinforced his commitment to ensure crime falls further, more offenders are brought to justice and victims get the support they need in his latest budget proposals. The PCC’s budget proposals for 2024/25, which he will present to the Police and Crime Panel next week, are focused on building on the investment […]
Roads Focus to drive change in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin
Having driven change in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s Roads Focus events will be travelling across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Working in partnership with West Mercia Police, which includes the local policing team, local councils and council highways teams, Roads Focus will see drop-in sessions take place across the county […]