PCC hosts online crime prevention event for Worcestershire residents
PCC John Campion is inviting Worcestershire residents to raise their concerns and learn how they can protect themselves from crime. At a time where traditional public engagement isn’t possible, the PCC is bringing the town hall to Zoom. During the online session, which is taking place on Wednesday 9th December from 6-7pm, the PCC will […]
Now that’s what I call a safer West Mercia
Now that’s what I call a safer West Mercia, the official Christmas crime prevention playlist, is being released this week. The nation’s favourite Christmas songs have been wrapped up in important crime prevention messages to make sure communities stay safe this year. The latest ‘album’, from Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion and his team, […]
PCC hosts online crime prevention event for Shropshire residents
PCC John Campion is inviting Shropshire residents to raise their concerns and learn how they can protect themselves from crime. At a time where traditional public engagement isn’t possible, the PCC is bringing the town hall to Zoom. During the online session, which is taking place on Thursday 3rd December from 6-7pm, the PCC will […]
PCC shines a light on domestic abuse in podcasts
To raise greater awareness of domestic abuse and ultimately reduce the number of people that are abused, the PCC has produced a series of special edition podcasts. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is supporting White Ribbon Day by inviting five special guests to join him and talk about domestic abuse, including interviews with those […]
PCC secures half a million funding to prevent domestic abuse
West Mercia’s PCC has secured over £560,000 of funding to support victims and challenge and change the behaviour of those who are controlling or violent towards loved ones. The Government made available £10 million for Police and Crime Commissioners to bid for funds to work with perpetrators of domestic abuse. Of the money secured, £386,026 […]
PCC hosts online crime prevention event for Herefordshire residents
PCC John Campion is inviting Herefordshire residents to raise their concerns and learn how they can protect themselves from crime. At a time where traditional public engagement isn’t possible, the PCC is bringing the town hall to Zoom. During the online session, which is taking place on Wednesday 25th November from 6-7pm, the PCC will […]
West Mercia residents highlight areas of concern in PCC survey
West Mercia residents highlighted anti-social behaviour, burglary and police presence as key areas of concern in the PCC’s survey. Ahead of setting next year’s policing budget, PCC John Campion wanted to hear from communities across the three counties. Residents of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire residents were invited to give their views via […]
PCC survey highlights West Mercia residents have confidence in West Mercia Police
West Mercia residents have said they have confidence in West Mercia Police, according to a recent survey. As part of Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion's commitment to listening and acting on the concerns raised by the communities in West Mercia, a survey is carried out to help inform the PCC about which elements of […]
PCC reaffirms commitment for thousands of domestic abuse victims
PCC John Campion reaffirms his commitment to work with communities to do better for those that suffer at the hands of a loved one. From April to September of this year, there were 9,060 domestic abuse crimes within West Mercia, of which 299 were coercive control offences. The total figure was a 4% increase on […]
West Mercia PCC takes a stand for victims
PCC John Campion is taking a stand for victims to ensure the justice system works for them by calling on the Government. In a letter to the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, and the Secretary of State for Justice, Robert Buckland, the PCC voiced concern about the current situation around court backlogs and the video remand […]
