Commissioner delivers new contact van for Telford Street Pastors and local police
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion was pleased to hand over a new van this week that will support the local Street Pastors and local police in keeping communities safe. From Monday until Thursday, local neighbourhood policing teams based in Telford will use the van as a base to travel the area to […]
PCC Welcomes Extension of Police Recruitment Criteria
West Mercia Police is among the first forces in the country to extend their eligibility criteria for new officers to members of the armed forces and emergency services, as well as people who have had significant contact with the public in their working lives The force is currently recruiting new officers, as well as transferees […]
Communities Views Shape Policing Priorities
Communities are given a voice and chance to shape local policing priorities, as the results of a survey commissioned by PCC John Campion are published. The Town and Parish Council Survey found that the majority of respondents felt police were doing a good or fair job, but that there are a number of areas to […]
Emergency Services Share Headquarters
West Mercia Police have welcomed colleagues from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) to their shared headquarters at Hindlip Park in Worcestershire. The move will build the already close relationship between the two organisations, bring efficiencies, and reduce overheads, creating a more resilient and effective public and emergency services for local communities. Police […]
Protecting Communities by Tackling Serious and Organised Crime
A national strategy to protect our communities by leaving no safe space for serious and organised criminals to operate within the UK and overseas, online and offline is welcomed by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. Reports today show a £37 billion social and economic impact, of a range of offences including child sexual […]
Recruitment for 100 additional officers has begun
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is delivering on his promise to boost policing in West Mercia with the recruitment of the 100 additional officers well underway. The drive to give the communities of West Mercia more frontline officers will not be affected by the decision, made by the Commissioner and West Mercia Chief Constable […]
Enhancing and improving West Mercia Police
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion and the force’s Chief Constable Anthony Bangham have today jointly announced their intention to withdraw from the current strategic alliance arrangements the force has with Warwickshire Police. The decision has been made to deliver more effective and efficient services to communities, and ensure the public get better […]
Thomas Jones Formally Identified- PCC Statement
A body which was recovered from the River Severn in Worcester on Friday (28 September) has been formally identified as 18-year-old Thomas Jones. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: "My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Thomas Jones at this unimaginably difficult time. "The response from the public has been […]
PCC Discusses Serious Rural Crime Impact with MP
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, met with West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin who raised the impact of rural crime during a meeting. The pair discussed the impact of a series of raids on cash point machines and steps currently being taken to identify and arrest the people behind the incidents, which police say are linked. […]
PCC: Parking Changes for Telford Would Benefit Communities
Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion is calling for communities in Telford and Wrekin to support for a change that would deliver better parking enforcement in the area and free up police time. The Commissioner has agreed to offer up to £200,000 to Telford and Wrekin Council, over the course of four years to support […]
