PCC calls for a consistent police service and better outcomes for victims across West Mercia
John Campion has sought reassurance from West Mercia’s Chief Constable that police services are being delivered to consistently high standards, right across the force area. At their recent holding to account meeting the Police and Crime Commissioner raised some of the issues that matter most to West Mercia’s communities with Chief Constable Anthony Bangham. The […]
Application process now open to services supporting victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence
PCC John Campion has opened up bidding for funding to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. Earlier this week, the PCC secured an additional £434,000 from the Government to help charities and organisations across West Mercia that offer support to victims of domestic abuse or sexual violence at any point in their life. […]
PCC reinforces commitment to maintaining and developing ICV scheme
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has reinforced his commitment to the ongoing development of the Independent Custody Visitor’s (ICV) scheme, ensuring it has both the resources and resilience to be as effective as possible, despite the limitations imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Custody checks are vital to the maintenance of custody standards and ensuring […]
Lockdown launch for service to help young people at risk
Joint press release with The Children's Society A new service to support young people at risk of being criminally exploited has launched despite the lockdown amid fears that vulnerable children are currently ‘hidden from view’. The Children’s Society’s Climb programme, funded by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, aims to prevent 10-17-year-olds from entering […]
PCC thanks BP for their support during COVID-19
Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion has thanked BP for their invaluable contribution towards keeping communities safe, having provided free fuel to West Mercia Police. As a result of the current national crisis BP introduced the free fuel scheme, to supply fuel to emergency service vehicles for free, allowing West Mercia Police to fill up […]
PCC puts spark in pedal power for Shropshire officers
Electric bikes will soon be used by officers to help tackle the concerns of Shropshire communities following funding from Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion. The new bikes, funded through the PCC’s Local Policing and Community Ambassador Fund, will enable officers to police harder to reach areas such as town centres, alleyways and river and […]
West Mercia secures vital funding for victims of serious crimes
Victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence across West Mercia are to benefit from strengthened support after PCC John Campion secures additional funding from the Government. Earlier this month, the PCC welcomed the Government’s commitment to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, vulnerable children and their families during the Covid pandemic when a […]
PCC calls for kindness to improve mental health and protect the most vulnerable
In these challenging times, PCC John Campion is calling for kindness as part of the national Mental Health Awareness Week. With this extraordinary period in which we find ourselves challenging even the most robust and resilient people, there has never been a more appropriate time to raise awareness about mental health and ensure we’re doing […]
PCC committed to improving response to domestic abuse
Living with the violence and fear of domestic abuse is a daily reality for too many people. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has reinforced his commitment to improving support and preventing this awful crime. The PCC is focusing on reducing the number of people abused or exposed to domestic abuse and ensuring the right […]
PCC wants communities help to reduce road deaths and serious injuries
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 this issue. For both the PCC and communities across West Mercia road safety continues to be an important priority, and members of the public are being given the opportunity […]
