Significant Progress around Serious Youth Violence
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has highlighted the significant progress made to tackle serious youth violence, at a local and national level. The Commissioner welcomed the focus of a Home Affairs Select Committee report, which states there is clear need for a concerted action across the length and breadth of the country to […]
PCC provides support for victims of modern slavery
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has allocated funding to provide victims of modern slavery, human trafficking and forced marriage that are in crisis with immediate support. Following police intervention, it is vital officers provide victims with safeguarding – which includes getting them to a safe place and providing them with all the support they […]
Commissioner Welcomes Court Dismissing Fire Authorities Challenge of Single Governance
John Campion says police and fire service improvements now need to be delivered for local communities, as Courts throw out the Fire Authorities Judicial Review of process. The PCC set out his initial business case for single governance in 2017. It highlights a range of service improvements and efficiencies that can be delivered by ensuring […]
Local young citizens celebrated
Community-minded young people from across the district’s schools were celebrated at this year’s Young Citizenship Celebration Evening at Kidderminster Town Hall. Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Tracey Onslow, presented badges to the new Ambassadors at the seventh annual event, which celebrates the wide range of citizenship work carried out by young people from Wyre Forest […]
Greater reassurance given to Worcester city residents through CCTV
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has allocated funding for a CCTV camera to be repaired in an area that is known for anti-social behaviour. Last year a petition was presented to Worcester City Council asking for better enforcement measures around the areas of Black Horse Walk and Sansome Place. Across a 12 month period, […]
PCC invests £250k in equipment for Special Constables
West Mercia’s Special Constables will receive almost £250,000 of new equipment, following an investment from Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion. The technology was rolled out to regular officers in 2017, and has proven its benefits for both police and local communities. Smartphones help officers spend less time in the police station, and more time […]
New Resources for Tackling Rural & Business Crime
Dedicated rural and business crime vehicles will soon be on the roads of West Mercia, following funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner. The five new vehicles, with the distinctive ‘Rural Matters’ and ‘We Don’t Buy Crime’ branding, will be based across the force area and will be used by officers to support rural communities […]
Roads campaign addresses community concerns
Over 100 Shropshire residents engaged with a campaign that is aimed at improving the safety of West Mercia’s roads. Last week, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion and Shropshire Council came together to run ‘Roads Focus’ across the county. Over the five days, there were four drop-in sessions held in: Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry and […]
Record Numbers of New Police Recruits
The streets of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, Herefordshire and Worcestershire are set to be even safer as a record number of new police officers will be joining West Mercia Police this month. As well as 40 student police officers who will be embarking on the first days of their training with the force, six experienced […]
Government Action on Serious Violence Welcomed
John Campion says changes designed to ensure a more joined up approach to serious violence between public agencies are a “welcome and necessary” step forward. The Government has announced new measures to tackle issues like knife crime. These include new legal responsibilities for public bodies such as councils, healthcare providers, and education representatives to work […]
