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“Hate crime will not be tolerated” – PCC message ahead of Birmingham Pride

Ahead of Birmingham Pride this weekend, PCC Simon Foster says hate crimes committed against LGBTQ+ people will not be tolerated. Birmingham Pride attracts over 100,000 people each year. They parade...

PCC and Victims’ Commissioner respond to watchdog report on violence against women and girls

...report here. The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster, said: “I wholeheartedly agree with the police watchdog’s finding that tackling violence against women and girls needs to be...

West Midlands PCC responds to Home Office announcement of ‘grip’ funding

...crime. Commenting on the announcement, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster, said: “Any funding is welcome and will be put to good use targeting violent crime hotspot areas....

Youth workers placed at Dudley A&E to tackle violent crimes

...violence which many young people get caught in. The money, obtained from the Home Office, means there are now six A&E departments across our region with youth workers in them...

Police and Crime Commissioner warning 20 years on from 9/11: ‘Terror threat in UK far from over’

On the 20 year anniversary of the 9/11 terror attack in the U.S., the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has issued a new warning about the continued threat faced...

Safer Streets scheme to be rolled out in Stockland Green

...be supported in converting spaces into community gardens. Clean ups of fly-tipped waste will also be carried out. Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities,...

Tough pet abduction laws are hollow without extra police

...powers, it highlights again the need for proper resources to investigate crimes like these. Criminals engaged in these crimes are often linked to committing other offences like drug dealing. “What...

Wolves launch extra support for hate crime victims with PCC project

...made by contacting Remedi via email on [email protected] or calling or WhatsApping their freephone number 0800 488 0894. Head of operations at Wolves, Steve Sutton, said: “We are delighted to be partnering...

Fund launches with £180,000 of criminal cash available to community organisations

...has been distributed under the Community Initiatives Fund. The purpose of the Active Citizens’ Fund is to support local communities who are actively involved in projects which aim to make...

Meet new Assistant PCC Tom McNeil

...West Midlands Police to account and work to improve the Criminal Justice System. Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner, Tom McNeil, said: “My time working in frontline policing opened my eyes...

HMICFRS Responses

...critical national issues and themes across the police service. HMICFRS also provide an interactive tool which allows users to compare data on recorded crimes and incidents, quality of service and...

Consultation on your policing priorities launches

Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has launched stage 3 of a major consultation as part of the preparation of his Police and Crime Plan. Already, more than 2,300 people...

Drugs programme expanded to combat shoplifting across Birmingham

...stories like Michael’s and the wider benefits of the drug treatment programme the Police and Crime Commissioner – Simon Foster – has committed to spending £100,000 on expanding the programme:...

Police pay freeze a ‘slap in the face’

The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster’s comments on the pay freeze for police announced by government. The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster, said: “Our...

Victims’ Commissioner response to reports of sexual harassment in quarantine hotels

In response to reports of sexual harassment in hotels where lone women are quarantining, the West Midlands Victims’ Commissioner Nicky Brennan, said: “I’ve been shocked and appalled by the stories...