PCC focuses on victims and witnesses in the criminal justice system
Shining a spotlight on the experiences of victims and witnesses of crime in West Mercia, PCC John Campion holds the Chief Constable to account on the issues that matter to them. There is currently a large backlog of court cases in West Mercia due to delays in the criminal justice system. At the accountability session […]
PCC backs bill to prevent rural crime
PCC John Campion fully supports the government’s Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill. This bill will seek to prevent the theft and resale of equipment and tools used by tradespeople and farmers. “I hear regularly from hard-working people in our rural communities about the blight of equipment and tool theft. I welcome the government’s measures to clamp […]
PCC investment to resolve backlog in firearms licensing
PCC John Campion is allocating funding to address West Mercia’s firearms licensing unit’s current backlogs and waiting times. Following the Plymouth shootings, the National Firearms Procedure was refreshed and outlined the need for firearms licensing units (FLU) to carry out many more checks prior to the issuing of a licence. As a result of this, […]
PCC attends national forum focused on tackling drugs with government minister
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion understands the damage drugs cause in our communities and is committed to tackling the problem and driving societal change. As the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) for the local Combatting Drugs Partnership, the PCC attended the first virtual Association of Police and Crime Commissioners forum on Tuesday 28 February focused […]
PCC welcomes minimum marriage age rise
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “Children need the protection of the law to be safe. They need space to grow up safely, to ensure they do not get manipulated into marriages they aren’t able to properly consent to. “As Police and Crime Commissioner, I welcome the new law which will help to protect […]
‘Mini police officers’ to boost road safety outside schools in West Mercia
PCC recruits mini officers dedicated to road safety to make a big difference in West Mercia. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is pleased to welcome the latest batch of 20 ‘mini police officers’ to curb speeding and inconsiderate parking outside schools. The recruits come in the form of metre-high police officers who stand outside […]
PCC backs scheme to prevent ex-service personnel entering the criminal justice system
PCC John Campion has committed to ensuring veterans continue to get specialist support by investing in a scheme for a further year. The PCC has invested an additional £25,750 in the Remember Veterans scheme, helping ex –service personnel integrate into civilian life and prevent them from coming into contact with the criminal justice system. The […]
PCC funds project focused tackling dangerous driver behaviour
PCC John Campion is giving West Mercia scheme a further £235k to focus on making roads safer by understanding the root causes of dangerous driver behaviour. As part of the PCC’s commitment to making communities and roads safer, in September 2019 he supported the launch of #MORSE, which is delivered in partnership by West Mercia […]
PCC welcomes latest measures to tackle domestic abuse
The latest Government action on domestic abuse welcomed by Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion. Domestic abusers could see tagging and tougher management under new measures to protect women and girls. The new proposals go further than ever before in protecting women and girls from harassment, aggression and violence, and focus on stopping domestic abuse […]
Green light for new Police and Fire Joint Hub in Redditch
Plans have been approved and a construction company has been appointed to construct a new Police and Fire Hub in the heart of Redditch. In partnership, West Mercia Police and Herefordshire and Worcestershire Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) are working together to bring a new combined hub to the Worcestershire town. The Hub will be […]