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More than 100 weapons taken off streets in latest WMP firearms surrender

...with ammunition, imitation firearms and dozens of air weapons – bringing the total number of items surrendered to 116. West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson added: “Guns ruin...

Police service animals to receive protection by law

...who was bred in the West Midlands Police dog unit based in Balsall Common. He has urged them to not delay in ensuring the new bill is passed. The Bill,...

Drink and drug drivers get the red card during World Cup crackdown

West Midlands Police are giving the red card to drink driving after launching a hard-hitting operation to tackle the potentially lethal combination of football and booze. The month-long crackdown, as...

PCC and MPs call on the government to give police and councils stronger powers to deal with unauthorised traveller encampments

...Minsters Alok Sharma MP and Marcus Jones MP. During that meeting they committed to working closely with the PCC and local MPs. West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said,...

PCC responds to HMIC State of Policing report

Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said:  “The Chief Inspector’s comments show, again, a partial and flawed understanding of policing.  Unfortunately, his approach is not without consequence.  His imposition of...

Thieves are thwarted as force urges drivers to help combat car crime

...their main set of car keys. For 15 per cent off a Disklok sign up to our free alert system WMNow here: https://www.wmnow.co.uk/ For more car crime prevention tips visit the https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/crime-prevention webpage....

WMP trio awarded MBEs in Queens Birthday Honours

...make a difference in our communities and to make people safer. “I’m thrilled that their commitment has been acknowledged by becoming members of the British Empire!” Police and Crime Commissioner...

PCC travels to Switzerland to examine how drug related crime and deaths have been reduced

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson has travelled to Switzerland on a fact-finding mission as part of his pledge to tackle the scourge of drugs. He examined how...

West Midlands PCC calls on Home Secretary to meet cross-party delegation to work together to tackle violent crime

...tackle the root causes of criminality and divert young people away from crime. The Commission has brought together agencies from across the region with community groups to work together to...

Lottery win for Lock-Up heralds bright future for police museum

...and presenting the force’s history in a way that engages all members of the community.  Highlights of the force’s historical collection include: •    The biggest prisoner photograph collection in the...

Assistant PCC visits Holyhead school to deliver inspirational careers talk

...share their experiences of coming into contact with the police, and their thoughts about the recent increase in youth violence. Speaking on Stop and Search, Ashley commended West Midlands Police...

PCC reacts to new Home Secretary's first speech

...funding where the threat from crime is greatest.   “Pushing Commissioners to increase council tax to part fund the gap, whilst freezing the government grant, isn’t fair or sustainable to...

New weapon surrender bin opens in Oldbury

...crime. The other bins have so far been placed in Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Dudley and Sandwell. Commenting on the arrival of the new bin, the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner,...

More than 100 Police Cadets recruited

The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner can reveal there are now more than 100 police cadets in place across the force area. The youngsters belong to 5 units. All...

PCC responds to appointment the of new Home Secretary

Reacting to the announcement of the new Home Secretary, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson, said: “I’d like to congratulate Sajid Javid on his appointment as Home Secretary....