PCC comments on police leadership review
A report has been issued today, Monday 6 June, into police leadership by Lord David Blunkett. In the report, a number of recommendations have been outlined to deliver an “ethical reset”: Modernise recruitment and training – overhaul how policing recruits, trains, develops and promotes its people. Define police leadership – create a clear, shared definition […]
Warning that new waste site could severely impact emergency services
Serious concerns are being raised that a proposed waste site next to Worcestershire's police headquarters could severely impact vital emergency services. A Worcestershire County Council planning committee is due to consider the application on 30 June. The proposed anaerobic digestion facility at Hindlip is recommended for conditional approval despite major concerns consistently raised by Police […]
PCC letter to Home Secretary on Stoke Heath
Dear Home Secretary, I write to voice my concerns in respect of plans to locate 120 asylum seekers in accommodation in Stoke Heath, a small, remote village in Shropshire. To be clear at the outset I support and am proud of the UK playing its part in offering asylum to vulnerable people from around the […]
Confidence in West Mercia Police continues to increase
Levels of confidence in West Mercia Police continue to rise, while visibility remains steady, according to the latest findings from PCC John Campion’s perception survey. The results reflect feedback gathered between January and March 2026 and indicate sustained progress across the force, with improvements across nearly all areas of policing. More than eight in 10 respondents (81%) said they have confidence in West Mercia Police (WMP) – a […]
Reforms to policing lack public backing in West Mercia says PCC
PCC John Campion has warned the Government it risks undermining public trust in policing by pushing ahead with force merger proposals without proper public debate. Writing to the Home Secretary, the PCC has said that major reform of a public service “must be done with the public, not to them”, particularly as policing relies on trust and […]
PCC comments on under 16s being banned from social media
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “Social media has become increasingly like the Wild West. It is therefore right that, after listening to victims and their families, the Government is introducing safeguards to better protect the most vulnerable in our society. “Technology is a force for good, but without effective reform, banning social media […]
PCC gives violence against women and girls the red card
With the World Cup on the horizon – a moment many hope will see the trophy come home – it is also a time when women and girls face increased fear, knowing their abuser may return home after the final whistle. Committed to giving violence against women and girls the red card, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion funds a range […]
PCC writes to government over decision to change police pension scheme
I am writing to express concern regarding the Government’s recent decision to increase the SCAPE discount rate, and the immediate implementation of revised commutation factors affecting members of the 1987 Police Pension Scheme. Introducing changes of this scale without notice risks seriously undermining confidence in the pension framework and places undue strain on those at the point of retirement. Police […]
Letter to Home Secretary regarding the criminal justice system
Dear Home Secretary, I am writing to express grave concern about the state of our criminal justice system and the growing damage it is causing to victims, communities, public confidence and frontline policing. The warning signs are no longer theoretical. Sir Brian Leveson’s recent independent review warned that the criminal justice system is […]
More police officers confirmed for community-based teams
As part of a shared commitment from the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner, West Mercia Police will be increasing the number of officers working in neighbourhood policing roles across communities. This move forms a key part of the PCC’s Safer Communities Plan, ensuring officers remain rooted in the heart of local communities focused on the […]
