PCC welcomes Home Office move to tackle abuse of retail staff and theft
PCC John Campion has welcomed moves from the Home Office to support retail staff to take a stance against abuse, and for the tougher treatment of shoplifters. The Government has announced the measures after a ‘call for evidence’ of abuse against retail workers solicited three and a half thousand responses from those working in the […]
Independent Custody Visitor scheme goes digital, maintaining police transparency and reassuring communities
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has introduced a new, innovative approach to custody checks using video-link technology, providing community reassurance and confidence in policing. By adapting its working practices, the Commissioner has ensured that Independent Custody Visitor Scheme can be re-introduced, with visitors being able to work remotely, enabling them to observe social distancing […]
PCC praises groups and services for providing invaluable contribution during pandemic
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is thanking community groups, voluntary schemes, charities and victims services for stepping up during the Covid-19 pandemic and maintaining their vital services and support for communities. Across West Mercia victim services providers have been forced to adapt and develop their services to cope with an increase in demand and […]
Facebook Live event to discuss fairness and equality in policing
There’s one week left for people to submit their questions about race and hate crime. In a Facebook live event which is being broadcast on Monday 13th July, Chief Constable, Anthony Bangham and Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion will discuss how the force ensures fair and equal treatment for everyone in its communities. The […]
PCC makes available £47,000 to support vulnerable in communities amid Covid-19
Following funding from the PCC, community and volunteer groups across West Mercia have been able to carry out invaluable work to support the most vulnerable during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus Response Fund, which was established at the start of the pandemic by the PCC, and has now come to an end as lockdown measures […]
PCC calls on Government to target perpetrators in their ground breaking domestic abuse bill
PCC John Campion is calling on the Government to tackle the causes of domestic abuse by bringing forward a national strategy that targets the perpetrators. Ahead of the third reading of the Domestic Abuse Bill next week, the PCC has welcomed the Government's leadership in tackling domestic abuse and the local support from West Mercia […]
PCC welcomes long-awaited funding to revolutionise court services
PCC, John Campion has welcomed the Ministry of Justice announcement that will see an additional £285 million of Government money invested to improve courts and prisons this year, with £142 million allocated to modernising courtrooms. The investment into courts system will speed up technological improvements, building on projects already in place to digitise court hearings. […]
Chief Constable to hold public accountability session with PCC taking public questions about race and hate crime
In a public ‘holding to account’ meeting with Chief Constable, Anthony Bangham the Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion will talk to the force about how it ensures fair and equal treatment for everyone in its communities, regardless of race, gender and other protected characteristics. The PCC will ask how the force reacts appropriately to […]
PCC secures £340k extra Government funding to support Domestic abuse and sexual violence victims
Local victim services will benefit after West Mercia’s PCC secured £340k of funding to ensure vital support continues despite the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 13 services from across West Mercia bid for Government funding to help them continue providing support whilst having to adapt during the past few months. Funding is supporting ‘virtual’ socially […]
PCC calls on communities to continue supporting each other
As Covid-19 restrictions are eased PCC John Campion is calling on people not to end their support to those in our communities that may still be vulnerable and in need of support. Over the past four months there have been a number of localised volunteer groups, either created or bolstered, working at the heart of […]
