Concerning results in Police Federation Survey Friday, 12 April, 2024 The survey results from the Police Federation are disappointing to read. Policing in West Mercia is delivered by hard working police officers and staff that keep our community safe. One of my first campaign when I got elected in 2016 was “Behind the Badge”, highlighting the personal cost that can be associated with policing. My mission is to ensure officers and staff are supported to do their work... Local News
25 Electric Bikes - latest edition to West Mercia Police fleet 19th March 2021 I am proud that 25 electric bikes will be whizzing their way across West Mercia following my investment as PCC. As part of my wider refer agenda to support the... Articles
Chief Constable announces retirement 16th March 2021 West Mercia Chief Constable Anthony Bangham has announced he will be retiring at the end of his 5 year contact in September after 30 years in policing. I would... Articles
Domestic Abuse Bill gains key amendments 1st March 2021 Domestic abuse in all its forms is at significant levels in our community, with 1 in 4 crimes feature it. The Government is steering a new Domestic Abuse bill... Articles
Does punishment for pet theft need to be tougher? 21st February 2021 I have been contacted by a number of residents recently about the issue of #PetTheft, and the Home Secretary Priti Patel MP has raised the prospect of greater... Articles
£240k to support domestic abuse and sexual violence victims in West Mercia 18th February 2021 Following the recent announcement from government of an additional £40m of funding for victim support services, the Ministry of Justice have allocated a further... Articles
Front line Police Officers should be prioritised for vaccination 12th February 2021 I have made it clear that front line police officers and staff should be prioritised to receive the Covid-19 vaccination alongside other at risk groups. Police... Articles
Police budget agreed - delivering a Safer West Mercia 6th February 2021 My financial plans for West Mercia Police have been supported by my Police and Crime Panel - what does it mean for our communities? - 91 more police officer... Articles
New money to tackle drug related crime 21st January 2021 I’ve welcomed Government funding announcement for drug treatment this week. The Government announcement that £80 million of extra funding will be made available... Articles
PCC John Campion welcomes report into court delays 19th January 2021 I have long been speaking out and fighting for a justice system that works for victims, witnesses and defendants. I have called on the Government for to take... Assembly News
