PCC pledges support for tougher sentencing for assaults against emergency workers
PCC John Campion has supported proposals for tougher sentencing for assaulting an emergency worker. The Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act which came into force in 2018 gave the courts the power to hand down sentences of up to twelve months. The new proposals go further and would change the maximum sentence from twelve months […]
PCC holds West Mercia Chief Constable to account over equality and fairness in policing
PCC John Campion is seeking assurance that West Mercia Police is dedicated to developing a diverse workforce that represents the make-up of our community, reinforcing his commitment to fairness in policing. As part of a wider programme, the next ‘holding to account’ meeting, on August 4th 2020, will discuss how the leadership team is creating […]
£550,000 awarded to PCC to improve lives of communities
Half a million pounds has been awarded to the PCC to improve the lives of those living within a Telford housing estate. PCC John Campion has secured £550,000 from the Ministry of Justice’s Safer Streets fund, which was launched as part of a commitment to invest into towns and cities and ensure they are as […]
Community views sought in Commissioner’s annual survey
Communities across West Mercia are invited to shape local policing and priorities through the PCC’s annual survey. The annual Town and Parish Council survey gives councils from Shropshire, Herefordshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire the opportunity to share their feedback and views on key areas such as police visibility and accessibility. Last year, councils highlighted […]
PCC welcomes Home Office national review of role of Commissioners
Plans to give the public a greater say over policing and increase accountability for Police and Crime Commissioners are being welcomed by West Mercia’s PCC. The Government published its plans this morning for a two stage review. The first conducted since PCCs were introduced in 2012. The review aims to: Give the public more information […]
West Mercia organisations receive training to spot signs of exploitation
Training given to organisations to help protect those at risk of exploitation continues, as PCC funded courses are adapted to meet Covid-19 demands. The We Don’t Buy Crime initiative, which as well as working with towns and parishes to tackle acquisitive crime, also provides free and bespoke vulnerability and exploitation training to organisations across […]
PCC’s commitment to victims demonstrated in compliance review
Victims of crime in West Mercia can be confident they will get the right support, according to a national review. The Ministry of Justice review of compliance against certain criteria in the Victims’ Code of Practice (VCOP) puts West Mercia’s compliance 6th out of more than 40 forces in England and Wales. The VCOP introduced an […]
Crime statistics strengthen PCC commitment to a safer West Mercia
PCC John Campion has strengthened his commitment to building a safer West Mercia as crime figures have been released today. The figures released from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that recorded crime in West Mercia did not change in 2019/20 and that nationally there was a 1% increase. The figures show that West […]
Sexual violence victims to receive more dedicated support
Victims and survivors of sexual violence will have access to more dedicated support with over £200,000 of extra funding secured by West Mercia’s PCC. John Campion applied for the money from Government for the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service in West Mercia. ISVAs are specially trained to provide tailored support, advice and guidance to […]
Reducing Deaths on our roads continues to be a priority for PCC
A report highlighting the importance of roads policing in reducing the number of deaths and serious injuries on roads has been welcomed by the PCC. The report, published today by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) supports the work already being done in West Mercia, but highlighted where improvements could […]
