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Summer activities for Police Cadets kicks off

The Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner, Ashley Bertie, has spent a morning with West Midlands Police Cadets from across the force area as they take on new challenges and activities...

A&E youth workers in Birmingham: A West Midlands first

...West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner to expand the service to Birmingham. The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, David Jamieson, said: “The work these Youth Workers will be doing...

PCC responds to figures on drug-related deaths

...a result of drugs misuse. Commenting on the statistics, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson, said: “I am committed to tackling drug-related crime, reducing the huge burden on...

Car thefts nearly triple

...this year compared to the same period in 2015. Ford’s were the most popular amongst thieves. The company saw a five-fold increase in the number of its vehicles stolen with...

PCC Responds To Crime Statistics

...England and Wales. West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, David Jamieson, said: “Crime has been consistently rising for some time, further emphasising why the government need to put more resources...

Assistant PCC goes back to school

...spoke about his passion for making a positive difference to the lives of people in the West Midlands, and presented on key areas of his work including supporting young people,...

Government backs police cycle safety scheme

...empathy among the next generation of road users.” #OpClosePass sees plain clothes cops pedalling busy roads on the lookout for motorists who pass too close for comfort.  But in addition...

Outstanding Citizens Awards 2018 – Winners revealed

Community heroes from across the West Midlands were honoured in the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Outstanding Citizens Awards last night. The awards are in their 6th year. Nominations are taken...

Trump visit stretches force

The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner says lending officers to other forces around the country to help deal with large security operations is having a major impact on policing...

Crime reducing café up for award

...Commissioner, David Jamieson, said: “The Canley Pop-Up Café is a great example of money being taken from criminals and put to good use. “The café truly fosters community spirit and...

Dudley teenager shortlisted for award after rescuing 3 year old

...a cool head in a heated situation, in part thanks to a week’s work placement she had completed with West Midlands Police the week before. Commenting on her shortlisting for...

Children in care help authorities improve

A group of young people in care, some aged as young as 9, who give up their free time to advise the authorities on how they can better look after...

Volunteer crime fighters shortlisted for police award

...Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner.   Shirley Street Watch, which is comprised of twelve volunteers, started their work in Shirley in January and have spent hundreds of hours tackling anti-social...

From India to Bognor โ€“ the tour which healed religious divides

A group of Sikh, Christian and Muslim religious leaders from Smethwick are to be recognised by the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner for their efforts in bringing together divided...

First weapon surrender bin installed in Coventry

...in every local authority across the West Midlands. Commenting on the arrival of the new bin the Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner, Dr Lynnette Kelly, said: “I’m very pleased we...