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PCC funds boxing summer camp for young people in Birmingham

...risk of young people in the West Midlands committing and being victims of violent crime over the summer holidays. “The Pat Benson Boxing Academy is a fine example of a...

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner responds to latest drugs deaths figures and calls for government to change course

...10,915 across the same period. Across England and Wales in 2018, there was highest number (4,359) and the highest annual increase (16%) in drugs deaths since comparable records began in...

West Midlands to get ยฃ3.37 million funding for Violence Reduction Unit

...cut crime and target county lines gangs. Recruitment of 20,000 new police officers – a commitment made by the Prime Minister when he took office – will begin next month....

Statement of Accounts 2018-19

...Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands and the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police (CCWMP). The Statement of Accounts has been prepared following the CIPFA Code of Practice...

PCC urges government to put new officers in high crime areas

...comes after almost a decade of cuts to policing, with the West Midlands losing more than 2,000 officers since 2010. The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, David Jamieson, said:...

Life saving nasal spray rolled out to police officers

...use the life-saving medicine naloxone. The initiative follows a hard-hitting report and recommendations made by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) David Jamieson which revealed that every three days someone dies from...

Work starts on police Commonwealth Games suite

...Midlands in the coming years. The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, David Jamieson said: “The Events Control Suite will be the hub for the coordination and control of major...

More than half a million pounds to steer young people away from crime

...activities including basketball, football, netball, canoeing, and boxing. The sessions will include mentoring aimed at reducing violent behaviour and developing confidence and communication skills. The investment is coming from the...

Crime Stats year ending March 2019

Today’s statistics show crime is increasing across the country. The West Midlands Police force area has seen total recorded crime (excluding fraud) rise by 11%, compared to an 8% rise...

National firearms surrender campaign runs again this summer

...or component parts using internet sales sites will also be targeted by police this summer. If you have ordered items from abroad hand them in before we come knocking at...

Winners of the 2019 Outstanding Citizens Awards revealed

...Outstanding Citizen, Outstanding Young Citizen, Outstanding Community Project and Outstanding Young Community Project. Nominations are taken from the community and provide an opportunity to celebrate the untold stories of those who volunteer,...

West Midlands Police Officers Move Into Fire Stations

...This comes as part of the West Midlands Police Estates Programme, announced in 2018, which will save the force £5m per year through disposing of underused buildings with millions of pounds...

PCC reacts to the Home Office’s Front Line Review into policing

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson has reacted to the Home Office’s Front Line Review into policing. The PCC has called on the government to commit to long-term...

New Wolverhampton Youth Commissioners Elected

...in the West Midlands are represented by two Youth Commissioners aged between 14-18, who serve a two year term. The Youth Commissioners will advise the Police and Crime Commissioner on...