PCC welcomes additional scrutiny to increase confidence in policing
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed the Government’s commitment to check all current officers against the Police National Database, in order to provide additional scrutiny and build confidence in policing. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said “The public rightly expects the highest standards from individuals employed by West Mercia Police. In […]
PCC: Tougher Regulation is Essential for Online Safety
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner says tougher regulation is essential to protect people from the growing impact of online crime. The Online Safety Bill is due to reach the Report Stage in the House of Commons today. It calls for online crimes such as cyber flashing, racial abuse, abuse against women and girls […]
Residents ‘reassured’ with street lighting upgrade in Donnington, Telford.
A Safer & Stronger Communities project to brighten pedestrian and cycle paths in Donnington Wood is now complete, with residents ‘reassured and feeling safer’ with the outcome. Concerns, previously identified via Telford & Wrekin Council’s safety survey, showed that residents, particularly women, felt nervous about insufficient lighting on a major pedestrian thoroughfare on Donnington Wood […]
Confidence in West Mercia Police remains high
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 John Campion wants your questions on public confidence
On Monday 30 January 2023 PCC John Campion will be holding a live Facebook session where he will put your questions on public confidence in policing to Chief Constable Pippa Mills. Public confidence remains a central priority for the PCC as the communities of West Mercia need to have a police service they can both […]
PCC welcomes funding boost to support victims of domestic abuse
Funding to provide crucial support to children who have survived domestic abuse has been welcomed by Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion. The Government has announced it will be allocating more than £10 million to organisations who provide counselling and 1:1 support to children nationally, including The Children’s Society and SafeLives. An additional £7.4 million […]
PCC shines a spotlight on reducing violence against women and girls
Tackling violence against women and girls was the focus of the latest accountability session between Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion and Chief Constable Pippa Mills. On Monday 19 December, the PCC held the Chief Constable to account on issues that matter to victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence and their families. The formal […]
Licensees in Telford and Wrekin urged to sign up for police-led safety award
Pubs and clubs in Telford and Wrekin are the first in the West Midlands to sign up to a night-time safety scheme which could see them awarded a five-star rating. In the same way premises are awarded a food hygiene score, the Licensing Security and Vulnerability Initiative (LSAVI), scores licensed venues on how safe they […]
Taxi CCTV pilot launched by Telford & Wrekin Council
A pilot to trial CCTV in taxis licensed by Telford & Wrekin Council is being introduced to see whether it makes drivers and passengers feel safer. Funding of £13,000 from the Police and Crime Commissioner will pay for cameras to be fitted in 20 vehicles. The aim of the pilot is to gauge whether filming […]
£490,000 Government Funding Secured for Crime Prevention
£490,000 has been secured for tackling crime including violence against women and girls in Telford and Wrekin, following the Government’s latest allocation of funding for its Safer Streets project. Following a joint bid between Telford & Wrekin Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, £490,000 has been allocated for a wide programme of […]
