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Estates review announced

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has today asked the Chief Constable Sir David Thompson to make operational recommendations on the force’s estate for him to consider. The...

Free dance classes for children in Tipton

A Tipton-based dance teacher is running free dance classes for local children. Time Step Dance have received £2,775 from the Police and Crime Commissioner – Simon Foster – to cover...

Victims’ Commissioner statement on rape report

The Inspectorate (HMICFRS) report can be found here: The West Midlands Victims’ Commissioner, Nicky Brennan, said: “The independent watchdogs are right to highlight that rape victims are, too often, failed...

House of Lords hears from ethics leads in police technology inquiry

...and use of AI and data science in British policing. It comes as part of their inquiry into new technologies for law enforcement. Members of the committee include Chair Baroness...

16 Youth Commissioners chosen following election

...online ballot by under 18s across the region. The Youth Commissioners will advise the Police and Crime Commissioner on law and order issues affecting children and teenagers. They will also...

PCC statement on the racist abuse of England players

...account via the criminal justice system. “We need a government that is prepared to demonstrate that same courage, determination and resilience shown by our England team when it comes to...

PCC funds vital programme to tackle unemployment rates in Coventry

...a particular focus on supporting individuals in the Binley, Willenhall, Hillfields and Stoke Aldermoor areas. Simon Foster, The Police and Crime Commissioner said, “We have seen high levels of unemployment...

ยฃ4,400 of criminal cash given to support mental wellbeing

...and anxiety on the local community since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The project aims to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation in Wolverhampton’s underrepresented communities, who have been hit particularly...

PCC hears from violence reduction organisations to shape crime plan

...their lives to violent crime is heart-breaking for families and communities. Tackling these crimes and their root causes is right at the top of my agenda for the coming years....

Voting opens: Young people invited to elect Youth Commissioners

Young people across the West Midlands are now able to vote for the Youth Commissioners who will represent their area. The Youth Commissioners’ role will be to advise the Police...

PCC doubles number of domestic abuse specialists in push to save lives

...by the PCC to recruit the advocates. Commenting on his decision to boost support for victims of sex crimes and serious domestic violence, the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner...

PCC appoints his new ‘top team’

...largest force. Members of the PCC’s Strategic Policing and Crime Board will be: Two Assistant Police and Crime Commissioners: Tom McNeil and Cllr Wasim Ali Victims Commissioner: Cllr Nicky Brennan...

Statement of Accounts 2020-21

...and Crime Commissioner and of the Chief Constable are available to view on the Police and Crime Commissioner’s website via the following links: Police and Crime Commissioner Chief Constable WMPCC...

Cash boost to support vulnerable people in Walsall

...effects of hot sunshine or summer showers. “We regularly invite non-profit making groups free of charge to attend our open mornings. Very few have proper stalls and weather protection and...