PCC praises officers and communities following murder investigation.
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has praised West Mercia Police officers, staff and local communities involved in the investigation into the murder of Robert Sampson. Robert’s son Daryl Sampson was convicted of the murder which took place in Worcester in November last year. Yesterday he was sentenced to a minimum of 24 years […]
Lower crime rates in Shropshire and Telford compared to national trend
Crime in West Mercia is increasing at third of a rate of the national levels with notable successes around robbery, burglary and vehicle crime. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, and West Mercia Chief Officers have welcomed the latest performance figures, which show that while overall crime has increased by 5% in West Mercia, compared […]
Lower crime rates in Herefordshire and Worcestershire compared to national trend
Crime in West Mercia is increasing at third of a rate of the national levels with notable successes around robbery, burglary and vehicle crime. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, and West Mercia Chief Officers have welcomed the latest performance figures, which show that while overall crime has increased by 5% in West Mercia, compared […]
Commitment to Bromsgrove with MP Sajid Javid
Sajid Javid, MP for Bromsgrove has met with PCC, John Campion to hear about his local priorities for Bromsgrove. This meeting came following the news that police and fire services would be brought under joint governance in West Mercia. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) will […]
Police station relocations to increase collaboration and savings
As part of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s commitment to ensuring as much money is spent on frontline policing as possible, four police stations in Shropshire will be relocating. Commissioner John Campion is responsible for all West Mercia police buildings and has a duty to ensure they are effective and efficient and deliver value for […]
Communities to Help Shape Local Policing in West Mercia
Thousands of people across West Mercia will help shape local policing services in the coming years as part of a new joint project from the Police & Crime Commissioner, and West Mercia Police. Members of local communities are being interviewed and asked their thoughts on police visibility, accessibility and integrity. Quarterly results will be published […]
Cadets use PCC funding to help people in need
Cadet groups across West Mercia have each received a £1000 in grant funding from the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner to fund good causes and help the less fortunate in communities. In North Worcestershire, the cadets have adopted The Basement Project as their charity of the year, and invited a guest speaker to talk […]
PCC supports National Campaign to Protect the Protectors
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed a national campaign by the Police Federation of England and Wales to Protect the Protectors. There are around two assaults on West Mercia Officers and staff every day, and nationally a police officer is assaulted every two minutes. Commissioner John Campion leads the Behind the Badge […]
PCC welcomes accessible advice on cyberbullying
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed a range of West Mercia Police materials to help address cyberbullying and online harassment, produced in seven languages for young people who speak English as an additional language. The materials were first launched in English last year and have already been shared widely on social media and […]
PCC opens new round of recruitment for custody visitors
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is keen to hear from people interested in volunteering as Custody Visitors in West Mercia. Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) make unannounced visits to police custody suites to check that the people who have been detained are being treated fairly and properly, and that the police are following all the […]
