PCC continues to raise awareness of devastating impact of hate crime
As part of Hate Crime Awareness Week, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is reiterating his commitment to protecting all communities across West Mercia. Across West Mercia, reporting of hate crime is reducing, with a lower number of cases seen from August and September 2022 to the same time this year. However, communities are still […]
24/7 digital kiosk installed at Kidderminster police station
A digital kiosk to boost access to online services has been introduced outside Kidderminster’s police station. The new kiosk is part of a commitment by Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion to ensure local communities can simply and easily access police, and specialist support services. Websites available through the kiosk include West Mercia Police, West […]
PCC to host Facebook Live session focused on firearms licensing concerns
As the public’s voice in policing, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is hosting a virtual Community Conversation on Facebook Live on Wednesday 1 November. Focusing specifically on firearms licensing, it will be an opportunity for communities across West Mercia to raise their views, experiences and confidence in the current performance of the Firearms Licensing […]
Emergency services submit planning objection to protect public safety
Emergency services have objected to proposals for a waste site to be built next to the joint police and fire headquarters in Hindlip. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) have submitted a joint objection that outlines concerns around the evidence, that was submitted […]
Pershore residents to have say on changes to local policing
A survey to understand whether policing concerns in Pershore have improved in recent months is being launched on Monday 9th October 2023. As the voice of the public in policing, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has funded a second survey before he hosts a follow-up Community conversation event in Pershore on Wednesday 15 November. […]
PCC makes £150k available to improve road safety in West Mercia
Focused on curbing harm on West Mercia’s roads, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has launched his Safer Roads Fund to the tune of £150,000. Accelerating the PCC’s commitment to make roads safer in West Mercia, communities and partners across the three counties can apply for funding to launch measures in their area to address […]
Pin your poppy project returns in sombre tribute to armed forces
Building on the humbling response to last year’s Pin your Poppy project, where communities across West Mercia came together to honour the armed forces, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is once again paying tribute to servicemen and women – past and present. In the lead up to this year’s Remembrance Day, the PCC is […]
PCC supports Jade’s Law to further protect families of domestic abuse victims
Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion, said: “I fully welcome the Government’s introduction of Jade’s Law, which will offer further protection to victims’ families and survivors of domestic abuse through the Victims and Prisoners Bill that I have long supported. “To take a life is one of the cruellest crimes an individual can commit, and […]
More residents say police are dealing with crime and anti-social behaviour
Residents and victims of crime across West Mercia have had their say on West Mercia Police in the latest public perceptions survey ran by Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion. Find out more about your local area below. North Worcestershire South Worcestershire Herefordshire Shropshire Telford and Wrekin
PCC shares frustration on firearms licensing performance
Significantly concerned about the deteriorating performance of West Mercia Police’s Firearms Licensing Unit, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has sought reassurance from Chief Constable Pippa Mills. In March, the PCC increased investment into the Firearms Licensing Unit (FLU) by £200,000 as the average wait for the issue of firearms, and shotgun licences were 230 […]
