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PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
is pleased to announce Pippa Mills as his preferred candidate for the new Chief Constable of
@WMerciaPolice
"I am delighted to have chosen Pippa... she will bring with her a wealth of experience from
@EssexPoliceUK
and the Met."
Congratulations to
@DCCPippaMills
who has been officially confirmed as the next Chief Constable of
@WMerciaPolice
🚓
PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
said "I am impressed with her vision to deliver improvements in policing for our communities."
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Great to see
#FinnsLaw
in use... a man has become the first to be jailed under the Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Act 2019 after stabbing a
@StaffsPolice
dog
Our thoughts are with
@WMerciaSpecials
's brave Ben Perry who was involved in a collision & had part of his leg amputated. PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
joined others from
@WMerciaPolice
in praising his selfless actions. You can contribute to Ben's fundraiser here:
Would you know what to do if you had to call 999, but it was too dangerous to talk? A campaign starts today to make more people aware of
#SilentSolution
. If you dial '55', when prompted, the police will know a silent call is a genuine emergency, rather than a hoax or a mistake.
Today at 9.30 the Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill is back in Parliament for its 2nd reading 🐾
I am going to be glued to the TV👍🐾
If you wish to watch it here’s the link..
It’s time for
#FinnsLawPart2
🐾
Thank you to everyone for your support 🐾
Training in riot gear? Sounds like hard work! Running 10k in riot gear? Now that's impressive! Officers from
@WMerciaPolice
, including PC Gary Lansdale, are getting prepped to run 10k for
@severnhospice
. Read about why they're doing it here -
Great news for our four legged friends!
#FinnsLaw
has passed royal assent to become law. It gives greater legal protection to the service animals who play such a vital role in keeping us safe. PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
supported the campaign with
@K999Cops
@finnforchange
& PD Murphy!
PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
provided funding that helped set up the Retired Police Dogs Welfare Fund
@K999CopsOAPs
It's
#NationalPetDay
so we’d like to say a big thanks to those who have taken on these lovely dogs & are giving them a great retirement after serving with
@WMerciaPolice
Hoping that all goes well for
#FinnsLaw
in parliament today and we can move a step closer to better protection for the service animals who do so much to keep us safe. PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
is backing the new legislation, along with retired PD Murphy!
The Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill is back in
@UKParliament
today for the next stage. Fingers crossed all goes well 🤞🏼our four-legged colleagues do a fantastic job protecting emergency workers so, in return, let's protect them
#FinnsLawFriday
@K999Cops
@finnforchange
PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
has sent his very best wishes to the
@WMerciaPolice
officer & PD Bacca. Once again this highlights the bravery our police demonstrate & challenges they face on a daily basis, to keep the rest of us safe. We must all get
#BehindTheBadge
to support our police.
PD Bacca and his handler were both injured following an incident in the early hours of yesterday morning. They have both received treatment for their injuries and are now at home recuperating. Wishing them both a very speedy recovery 💙🐶
Not everyone knows about the police community fund, but they should!Police officers and staff voluntarily pay money into it monthly from their own salaries. That money goes back into our communities in situations like this one. Another example of how our police go above & beyond.
PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
"After undergoing a thorough recruitment process, I'm delighted to have chosen Kyle Gordon to be my preferred candidate for
@wmerciapolice
's new Chief Constable."
Cdr Gordon will bring nearly 30 years of experience to West Mercia 👇
Today saw the launch of the PCC funded animal welfare project.
This pawsome project will see independent volunteers make unannounced visits to ensure the kennels and training facility are as they should be.
@JohnPaulCampion
@K999Cops
#westmercia
#animalwelfare
Fantastic to see
@K9Finn
on
@BGT
! 🐶
#FinnsLaw
ensures service animals are protected whilst on duty & offenders are brought to justice.
Should the worst happen, all
@WMerciaPolice
dog handlers are trained and equipped with canine first aid kits. 🐾
As part of PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
’s commitment to increase policing numbers, 14 new recruits have completed their 17 wks training. Welcome to
@WMerciaPolice
& congratulations! 👏🏻
Today is CC Pippa Mills first day
@WMerciaPolice
,
PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
said "I am proud to see Chief Constable Pippa Mills begin her tenure leading West Mercia Police into an exciting next chapter..."
Delivering new helpers funded by PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
to make roads safer around schools in Shropshire. These new recruits are outside Oakmeadow school near Shrewsbury. School pupils and staff with
@InspShrewsbury
and
@GrahamMonitor
to see them today for the first time!
At the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month we commemorate
#ArmisticeDay
and the end of the First World War with a short service and two minutes silence
@WMerciaPolice
#LestWeForget
Incredibly powerful story from a male domestic abuse survivor. Campaigners are calling for greater recognition of the number of male victims...
@ManKindInit
PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
is watching the dogs passing out parade today with
@CCPippaMills
Simba, Juno, Riley, Tess and Quba are showing off their skills to a crowd of family and friends before being deployed on duty.
We wish them all the luck in their career with
@westmerciapolice
Like many other people, we are remembering the loss of PC Keith Palmer, who was tragically killed in the Westminster attack a year ago today. Fittingly, the flag at
@WMerciaPolice
HQ is at half mast.
Another batch of new
@WMerciaPolice
recruits put on their uniforms for the first time today! 👮
PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
went to meet the officers who will be serving your communities soon!
Road users who spot fellow drivers speeding, using their mobile phones or driving carelessly can now do something about it. A new website, that allows people to upload their dashcam footage, has launched today
@WMerciaPolice
@ThinkSaferRoads
@Brakecharity
"I'm not a hero, I was just doing what I was trained for."
Special Constable Simon Daniel's knowledge of CPR helped to keep Glenn Hoddle alive after he collapsed. . Click the link to see how to save a life.
Join
@WMerciaSpecials
PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
recently awarded grant funding to
@BikeWorcester
towards high vis camera signs and waterproof dash cams to encourage considerate driving when passing bikes.
DPCC
@Mbayliss14
, alongside
@WorcesterCops
, were pleased to present the cameras and discuss Op. Snap.
PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
meeting another intake of new
@WMerciaPolice
officers. These 20 officers will be posted to Worcester, Malvern, Evesham, Redditch, Kidderminster and Leominster. Lots more new officers on the way right across the force as numbers increase to 2,145 by December.
This year we put our pennies together to get presents for women who will spend their Christmas in a refuge. With our collection, plus a generous donation from
@sainsburys
, we have got lots of lovely gifts that we hope they will enjoy 🎁🎄
@WMWomensAid
@womensaid
Since the
#Covid_19
lockdown began, spitting assaults on
@WMerciaPolice
officers have become commonplace. It is degrading, risks spreading infectious diseases and should never be tolerated.
There is always a person behind the uniform, show your support and get
#BehindTheBadge
John Campion has been re-elected as the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia.
We’ll be speaking to John soon about his focus for the next term.
#PCC2021
#elections
@ShropCouncil
Today we launch DIVERT™ a programme to encourage drug offenders away from becoming involved in more serious offences.
@JohnPaulCampion
has funded the charity
@Cranstoun_org
to deliver early intervention to those found in possession of a small amount of drugs.
#Divert
#Education
The last speaker for the day at the
#CCBSpotlight2019
conference is
@CoCoAwareness
who has encouraged everyone in the room to not trivialise or talk down elements of coercive and controlling behaviour. Luke’s father murdered his mum and sister after decades of abuse
#WhiteRibbon
Good news! July is seeing record numbers of new officers joining
@WMerciaPolice
. The force is busy recruiting after PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
added another 215 officers to its ranks. Some of the new officers are pictured with
@ACCGeoffWessell
at police HQ
PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
has committed £2 million to extend
@DriveProjectUK
that challenges perpetrators of domestic abuse to change their behaviour, and ensure specialist support services for victims can continue through
@WMWomensAid
IDVAs.
"I'm delighted to welcome so many new recruits into
@WMerciaPolice
who will help me fulfill my pledge of ensuring the force has the resources it needs to fight crime & be visible in our communities."
👇the 1st ever cohort of student officers on the degree entry programme! 🎓
PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
welcoming another intake of
@WMerciaPolice
officers following their initial training. There will be lots more to follow in the months ahead. This time next year the force will have an extra 215 officers, taking the total to 2,145. The highest seen since 2012.
PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
joined 12 new PCSO recruits during week 3 of their training. From Whitchurch to Ross-on-Wye, they will soon be in your community
@WMerciaPolice
"A golden time and investment in policing"
@WMerciaPolice
is recruiting at unprecedented levels, with more officers in training than ever before.
PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
congratulated 20 new officers, who are passing out tonight & will be on your streets in the next few days.
The Knife Angel, a National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, will be in Hereford until 12th July 2021.
If you are in or around Hereford then make sure you stop by
@HFDCathedral
to see this powerful sculpture for yourself.
@BritishIronwork
#theknifeangel
#Hereford
The weather has been fantastic today; if you're having a beer and taking a walk near water this evening, please remeber that alcohol and water do not mix. Make sure you get
#HomeAndDry
As part of PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
's commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of policing, 5 new electric vehicles will soon be charging their way into
@WMerciaPolice
communities.
The news cars will be used for community policing 🚓🔌
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DPCC Tracey Onslow had the pleasure of being at the opening of the knife Angel in Worcester this morning.
We are all aware of the devastating impact of knife crime and having this visual reminder will play a key part in keeping our communities safe.
#westmercia
#westmerciapcc
We’re proud to be a
#HomeAndDry
partner and see the logo on the new West Mercia Search and Rescue uniform as worn by valued WMSAR volunteer
@KirstyWalsh16
ALSO 👇👇👇👇👇
Free water safety training here:
Say hello to the latest set of
@WMerciaPolice
recruits, lining up ready for their passing out ceremony tonight!
Following PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
's investment recruitment is at record levels and by the end of the year policing numbers will be at their highest level since 2012
“ I have delivered more officers than promised,earlier than promised. Our communities will start to see the benefit of this.”
PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
has fulfilled his commitment of bringing
@WMerciaPolice
officer numbers to the highest level since 2012.
Officer numbers are continuing to increase. 👮♂️⬆️
PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
joined the latest recruits who bring a variety of interesting skill sets, backgrounds and life experiences to
@WMerciaPolice
We wish them all the best in their future careers. 🚓
#saferwestmercia
The number of 999 calls into
@WMerciaPolice
@WestMerciaOCC
yesterday was up 15% on a 'normal' Tuesday. Please be sure to enjoy the
#WorldCup
safely and responsibly. On Saturday for
#ENGSWE
the only people we want to see worried or in trouble are Sweden's back four...