Great commitment shown by the public to become better drivers
More than 30 people took steps to become better drivers in a free awareness course that was organised by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner and Worcestershire County Council. As part of ‘Roads Focus’ – a new joint road safety campaign from the Commissioner and County Council – a course was held in Feckenham, […]
Commissioner Backs White Ribbon Campaign to End Violence and Abuse
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner is a backing a national campaign to end violence, harassment and abuse. White Ribbon Day takes place on Sunday 25th November, and is followed by 16 days of action and campaigning. PCC John Campion and his Community Ambassadors are attending events in support of this, and helping to […]
Victims’ Commissioner visits Telford CSE prevention projects
Victims’ Commissioner Baroness Newlove has visited Telford to see the work being done to tackle child sexual exploitation. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion and the West Mercia Police Chief Constable were pleased to welcome Baroness Newlove to the area to highlight the projects and teams that are committed to supporting young people affected by […]
PCC launches new project aimed at protecting young people from CSE
A new project dedicated to preventing children and young people from being sexually exploited is launching in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is pleased to announce that the West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC) has been chosen as the new child sexual exploitation (CSE) support service provider for […]
Focus on Public Spending in Live Event
As the Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, begins to set the budget for the next financial year, members of the public are invited to take part in a live event, with the opportunity to ask questions around how their money is spent. The Commissioner, holds regular meetings with the Chief Constable Anthony Bangham, focusing […]
Commissioner Welcomes Review of ‘Spice’ Classification
John Campion is welcoming news that the classification of ‘Spice’, will be reviewed as part of a series of national initiatives around drugs. The Commissioner has pushed for ‘Spice’, and other synthetic cannabinoids to be reclassified as Class A drugs, due to the devastating impact they can have on users and wider communities. The Government […]
West Mercia Police Seeks Workforce of the Future With Recruitment Drive
Police numbers in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire are set to be boosted in the near future by as the recruitment drive continues. West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has invested in an additional 100 posts to take the target for officer numbers to over 2000. West Mercia Police is also […]
Landmark step in PCC’s Behind the Badge Campaign
On the day that Assaults on Emergency Workers Bill becomes law, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, is reminding communities to look Behind the Badge, to understand the impacts that assaults can have on emergency workers and their families. The Commissioner has campaigned extensively to reduce assaults on police officers, and other emergency workers, ensuring […]
Campaign launched to improve road safety
A campaign to improve road safety in Worcestershire is being launched by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner and the County Council. According to latest figures there were more than 600 road collisions in the county in the last year. 'Roads Focus' will highlight the risks to road safety of distracted road users. The campaign, […]
New road safety initiatives welcome as part of £500,000 investment
As part of Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s commitment to making the roads of West Mercia safer, he has earmarked half a million pounds to be spent reducing deaths on the roads across the three counties. The Commissioner has launched two grant rounds. One pot consists of £150,000 which will be assigned to the […]
