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Sandwell students recognised for their campaigns on mental health and youth violence

...issue, here in the West Midlands.   “St. Michael’s Student Voice show a real commitment to making a positive change in their community and I am delighted they have been...

Project Guardian – tackling youth violence across the West Midlands

West Midlands Police’s top officer and the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner have come together to urge parents to speak to their children about the devastating impact of carrying knives...

PCC responds to HMICFRS State of Policing report

...under significant pressure’ and has ‘weakened resources’ at a time of ‘growing complex and high-risk demand’. “Since 2010 West Midlands Police has faced cuts of £175 million and lost more...

Wolverhampton firms praised by Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner for tackling retail crime

The Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner – Waheed Saleem – is calling on companies across the West Midlands to follow the lead set by a group of firms in Wolverhampton...

Team who transformed neglected building into vibrant community centre up for award

...Street, Upper Gornal, was re-opened by ex-offender Wade Cooper. After leaving prison Wade decided to give something back to the community. His determination to steer young people away from crime...

Domestic violence project nominated for prestigious award

A project which works with victims and survivors of traumatic domestic abuse has been shortlisted for a top policing award. The Freedom Project in Birmingham, provides a safe and supportive...

Recognition for 9 year-old school girl who recovered widower’s stolen jewellery

...a laptop and cash as well as a number of valuable and sentimental possessions. The items belonged to his late wife, who had passed away eight years earlier after 50...

16 year old Army Cadet up for top award after saving stab victims life

...bravery and compassion was recognised by the Warwickshire and West Midlands Army Cadet force, and was awarded the Commandants Commendation 2018. West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson, said:...

£7.6m to tackle youth violence across the West Midlands

...to help get positive outcomes post-arrest.  Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said: “I have been successful in obtaining £7.6million of short term funding from the Home Office. I will...

Mental health treatment through courts to reduce re-offending

West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) David Jamieson, Mayor Andy Street and Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) today (Thursday 20 June) said the region was...

PCC looking to support bids into £200m fund

The Police and Crime Commissioner is looking to support bids into the government’s Youth Endowment Fund which opened last month. David Jamieson is offering his support and services to assist...

Bus driver recognised for award for her actions during a robbery

...on-board cameras, making sure the victim and other passengers were safe. Moments later the police arrived on the scene at Oldbury and boarded the bus. Tracey stepped out of her...