PCC sets new road safety strategy to further reduce road casualties
With too many people being killed or seriously injured on West Mercia’s roads, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has set out his approach for tackling road safety. For both the PCC and communities across West Mercia road safety continues to be an important priority. The new strategy sets out the PCC’s plan to reduce […]
New two year project to help residents feel safe
PCC John Campion and Telford & Wrekin Council have announced that they will be investing in a new Safer Communities Project to launch this year. The new project builds on the success of the recent £550,000 Safer Streets project which was launched in Brookside last November and is still ongoing. The investment will see the […]
Children at risk of sexual exploitation to continue receiving vital support
Children and young people exposed to sexual exploitation will continue to receive specialist support after the PCC extends funding. PCC John Campion was pleased to recommission the child sexual exploitation (CSE) service, which provide invaluable support to those affected by this awful crime. This service will be delivered by the West Mercia Rape and Sexual […]
PCC calls for others to take an important stand for domestic abuse
PCC John Campion is proud to be taking a stand for those affected by domestic abuse with a Call to Action for a national perpetrator strategy. Next week, the Domestic Abuse Bill is due to be heard in the House of Lords for its committee stage hearing. A key part of this Bill is the […]
PCC welcomes Government funding announcement for drug treatment
PCC John Campion has welcome the Government announcement that £80 million of extra funding will be made available for drug treatment as part of a larger funding package to reduce drug related crime. The £80 million is new money and is being made available to enhance drug treatment, focussing on reducing drug-related crime and stopping […]
PCC welcomes report that shines light on court system delays
PCC John Campion continues to fight for victims as a national report highlights the growing delays in the court system. The PCC has long been fighting for a justice system that works for victims by calling on the Government for support in a letter to the Home Secretary and Lord Chief Justice in May 2020. […]
Bereaved families and victims of road crashes to receive vital support
Bereaved families and injured victims affected by incidents on the roads will soon benefit from support funded by the PCC. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is pleased to back RoadPeace in delivering two new support groups that will offer those that have been affected by road crashes the opportunity to meet others similarly affected. […]
Police visibility and value for money top priorities for communities at budget meeting
Residents attending an online budget meeting stated that police visibility was a top priority for their communities, and asked for assurances that West Mercia Police were providing value for money. Residents from across West Mercia joined the Facebook live stream on Monday 11th January 2021, to hear about how the police budget is spent and […]
PCC invests in speed monitoring kit to tackle speeding in North Worcestershire
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has funded an additional pro laser speed gun as part of his commitment to tackle speeding in North Worcestershire. The new laser will augment existing equipment used by local policing teams across the north of the county to catch motorists who flout the limit, whilst responding to the concerns […]
PCC helps Herefordshire community to improve road safety
A Herefordshire village are to receive funding from the PCC to help them tackle the issue of speeding. Lyonshall Parish Council highlighted their concerns about speeding through their village in a recent online engagement event hosted by Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion and, after speaking with him directly, the council applied to his dedicated […]
