PCC Commends West Mercia Police for Bravery and Tenacity in Murder Case
The Police and Crime Commissioner has commended West Mercia Police officers who brought a murderer to justice. David Clark was jailed yesterday for 15 years for the murder of his wife Melanie on New Years Eve at their home in Bromsgrove. Commissioner John Campion said “I’d like to commend all officers and staff for their […]
Officer Commended for Bravery in Dangerous Situation
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has joined West Mercia’s Chief Constable and the Chair of West Mercia Police Federation in commending a brave officer, who acted heroically to treat an injured person. PC Kimberley Morris, an officer in Shropshire, was only in her second week of independent patrol when she was called to […]
West Mercia Plans Ahead
With the England football team having progressed so successfully in this year’s World Cup, West Mercia Police are extensively planning to ensure that the appropriate numbers of officers and staff are on duty this week. Speaking today, Chief Constable Anthony Bangham, said: “You will not have failed to see the national headlines about the pressures […]
Commissioner and council joining forces to tackle domestic abuse
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion and Worcestershire County Council are pleased that national charity Cranstoun has been appointed to deliver a new approach to tackling domestic abuse. ‘Drive’ is a new multi-agency response to domestic abuse that encourages people to stop asking, “Why doesn’t she/he leave?” and start asking, “Why doesn’t he/she […]
PCC funds crucial event to keep children safe.
Nearly all of Telford’s year 6 schoolchildren are being given important lessons in safety, using funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner. Over 2300 pupils are attending the 24th annual Crucial Crew event, over the course of three weeks. Partners including West Mercia Police, Telford and Wrekin Council, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, the NHS, […]
West Mercia PCC and Severn Valley Railway come together in crime-fighting partnership
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is working with West Mercia Police to bring crime deterrent Smartwater to the popular Severn Valley Railway. The internationally renowned heritage railway, which runs between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, will be protected in Bewdley (in the first instance) by Smartwater in a bid to prevent it from being targeted by […]
Commissioner and MP Work With Businesses to Tackle Vandalism
John Campion has joined Rachel Maclean, the MP for Redditch County, in vowing to take action after meeting with town centre business owners to discuss the recent spate of anti-social behaviour and vandalism. On Saturday (June 16th), Mr Campion joined Rachel in the town centre to meet with Tim Cangaj, the owner of Three Cooks Bakery, […]
PCC Welcomes Local and National Commitment to Road Safety
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed the Government’s progress around road safety. There were nearly 2000 collisions on West Mercia’s roads in 2017/18 with around a quarter of these resulting in deaths or serious injuries. The Commissioner is pleased with the headway that has been made both locally and nationally with an […]
PCC delivers commitment to protecting frontline as police officers are recruited
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner is backing a drive to recruit new West Mercia Officers. The drive which opens on Monday (18th June), supports the PCCs vision to protect frontline policing numbers and prioritise more resources into communities. Diverse applications are encouraged to reflect the communities West Mercia Police protect and serve. Commissioner […]
PCC welcomes home office’s detective boost
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has welcomed an announcement from Home Office of funding to boost the number of detectives. Commissioner John Campion said “Having skilled individuals in these posts and bolstering the numbers is vitally important, not only in terms of ensuring our communities get a thorough and effective service, but […]
