PCC focuses on putting victims first and combatting crime
As the voice of the public in policing, an assurance and accountability session took place on Monday 5 June between Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion and Chief Constable Pippa Mills. The latest formal meeting focused on West Mercia Police’s progress to improve positive outcomes for victims, respond quickly to crimes and more. In 2022/23, […]
PCC focusing on West Mercia Police’s progress to combat crime and put victims first
Focused on ensuring West Mercia Police is delivering for the public, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is holding an assurance and accountability session with Chief Constable Pippa Mills on Monday 5 June. The latest formal meeting on performance will see the Chief Constable facing questions from the PCC on the force’s progress to improve […]
Open letter from PCC
I understand police officers hold a special position in our society. There is a unique contract between officers and the public which relies on consent and trust. I know the vast majority of police officers are extraordinary people who do a brilliant job to keep their communities safe, however it is clear the shocking actions […]
PCC will use powers to make change following concerns raised at Pershore meeting
More than 60 residents joined PCC John Campion at his Community Conversation engagement in Pershore to voice their concerns about local policing. On Wednesday 17 May, residents attended Pershore Town Hall to express their dissatisfaction with the level of service they are receiving from West Mercia Police, which they feel is leading to an increase […]
Bill to put victims at the heart of the justice system backed by PCC
A Government bill to cement victims’ voices at the heart of the justice system has moved another step closer to becoming law. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has supported the Victims and Prisoners Bill in its development, which went through its second reading in Parliament on Monday 15 May. The Bill proposes to ease […]
‘Young people can make a change’ as university students launch ‘3 steps to protect’ film
APCC Nicola Lowery with Jacob Sanders and Aaron Bell, Digital Media students from University of Worcester A film to educate young people about how they can help their loved ones stay safe online has been launched by two students from the University of Worcester. In West Mercia, over half of all crime is fraud and […]
PCC statement following West Mercia Police officer jailed
PCC John Campion: “Today, my thoughts are with those who were harmed as a result of Darbyshire’s sickening actions. “As a serving police officer he should have been protecting people from harm. I have no doubt that today’s verdict will further question the public’s confidence in policing, however I want to assure people that I, […]
PCC John Campion has secured £1.2m to help break the cycle of domestic abuse in West Mercia
Focused on tackling domestic abuse and protecting victims, PCC John Campion has secured £1.2m of Home Office funding to support the rollout of a West Mercia wide domestic abuse perpetrator programme. In line with PCC John Campion’s commitment to tackle all forms of domestic abuse, as set out in his Safer West Mercia Plan, the […]
PCC celebrates police officers who played their part during the King’s coronation
As well as policing in communities across West Mercia, 46 officers from across the three counties travelled to London to help keep the public safe during the crowning of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla. West Mercia’s officers played a proud role in one of the biggest events in the United Kingdom’s […]
Police Chiefs celebrate King’s coronation at police HQ
Celebrations to mark the crowning of HM King Charles III took place at West Mercia Police’s Headquarters on Friday 5 May. Bringing together the Chief Constable Pippa Mills, and High Sheriff of Worcestershire Louise Hewitt the commemorative event was led by Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion. The service began with a speech from the […]
