PCC hosts Community conversation focusing on firearms licensing
More than 55 members of the shooting community attended a Community Conversation event hosted by PCC John Campion in Hereford on Wednesday 2 August. Bringing together the PCC, West Mercia Police and The British Association for Shooting and Conservation, the event was an opportunity to talk and listen to concerns about the length of time […]
PCC commits to hear Hereford Firearms Licencing concerns at Community Conversation event
Next week, a Community Conversation event focused on firearms licensing is taking place in Hereford on Wednesday 2 August from 6pm to 8pm. The Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is interested to hear from local people about the concerns they have raised to him about firearms licencing. Over the past 18 months, the PCC […]
PCC calls for changes in supporting the most vulnerable
PCC John Campion is seeking reassurance that a new national partnership approach, focused on mental health, won’t fail the most vulnerable in society. Earlier today, a national partnership agreement was signed which will see all police forces across England and Wales adopt ‘Right Care, Right Person’. This new approach will ensure mental health incidents are […]
PCC welcomes Home Office’s funding towards specialist victim support services
PCC John Campion has welcomed the Government’s funding announcement to provide specialist support to victims of crime including those of domestic abuse and sexual offences. As part of the Government’s promise to quadruple funding for victims, it has allocated £8.3 million to a diverse range of organisations across England and Wales to provide counselling, training […]
PCC calls for questions from the public on police visibility and contact
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion wants to hear from communities regarding their contact with West Mercia Police and visibility of police officers. The next assurance and accountability session, on Friday 28 July, will see the PCC putting questions and concerns to Chief Constable Pippa Mills regarding two of the public’s policing priorities. The session […]
PCC to address firearms licensing concerns at next Community conversation event
A Community conversation event focused on firearms licensing is taking place in Hereford on Wednesday 2 August from 6pm to 8pm. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has received more than 60 pieces of correspondence from residents over the past 18 months disappointed with the length of time it’s taking to get a new or […]
PCC welcomes 7% pay rise for police officers
The Government has announced a pay rise of 7% for police officers – the joint highest public sector rise. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “Police officers play a vital role in keeping communities safe. The Government clearly recognises this and has listened to support from the public on this issue. It is therefore […]
9 out of 10 people support the work West Mercia Police are doing in the community
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 shines a spotlight on victims in latest assurance and accountability meeting
Focused on putting the voice of victims at the heart of policing, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion held an assurance and accountability session with Acting Chief Constable Alex Murray on Thursday 29 June. In West Mercia, 20% of victims of crime receive support from the Victim Advice Line (VAL) which is funded by the […]
PCC statement on Telford inquiry, one year on
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “Following the independent inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Telford, I, together with West Mercia Police and partners from across the borough, have come together to implement the inquiry’s recommendations over the past twelve months. “The report, that was released last week, is testament to the significant progress […]
