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Police launch summer drink and drug drive clampdown

...those breathalysed – fail road-side tests or refuse to give a sample. A further 40 were positive for drugs which was a third of those tested. The highest breath test...

UPDATE: National security state raised – West Midlands Police response

Last night the national security state was raised to critical. This means that not only does an attack remain highly likely but a further attack may be imminent. The prime...

Police and Crime Commissioner's statement on Manchester attack

Following the attack in Manchester, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson has issued the following statement: “The attack on Manchester was a vicious and truly dreadful attack on...

PCC launches Victims Fund and urges local groups to apply

...open to a wide range of voluntary and community sector organisations.  To apply please click here. West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said, “Putting victims first is a...

PCC praises courage of those responding to WW2 bomb incident

Praising the courage of those that responded to the WW2 bomb incident in Aston, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said, “I am pleased that the situation was...

WMP backs national police memorial fund

...50ft plaque with leaf-shaped apertures representing the lives lost − will be completed by 2019. West Midlands Police Chief Constable Dave Thompson, said: “Since West Midlands Police was established in...

Police and Crime Commissioner, Mayor and Chief Constable meet to discuss shared priorities

...Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said: “I congratulated Andy on his victory last week and re-iterated my commitment to work with the Mayor in the best interests of the...

Thousands of vehicles seized during WMP crackdown on uninsured drivers

...high-value Lamborghini Huracan and Bentley Continental – were pulled off the road between April 2016 and March this year after drivers were caught breaking the law.  Vehicles which are seized...

£40,000 Active Citizens Fund boost for Walsall

...open to all members of the community to build tolerance and unity. Dreaming the Green – £5,000 for a new community artwork in Caldmore. Keep Chuckery Tidy – £5,000 for a project...

New police vehicles to be converted by MacNeillie in Walsall

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson visited MacNeillie in Walsall, one of Europe’s leading specialist vehicle converters and part of Babcock International Group, to see the coming together...

Force is praised for its overall performance in keeping communities safe and reducing crime

...Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC), which examines all 43 police forces across England and Wales and compares how effectively, efficiently and legitimately they are performing.  The so called ‘PEEL’ reports are...

PCC and Birmingham Central Mosque host traditional tea party in answer to EDL protest

Around 400 people attended a traditional English tea party at Birmingham Central Mosque – as 100 English Defence League protesters held a demonstration elsewhere in the city. The ‘Best of...

PCC blog: A time for unity

...day, we decided to hold a community event to show our unity in the face of terror and hatred. The mosque will therefore be opening its doors to the public...

Birmingham Central Mosque opens its doors for traditional tea party in answer to EDL protest

Birmingham Central Mosque and West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner will be hosting a best of British tea party on Saturday (8). While the English Defence League and counter demonstrators...

Victims’ Commissioner Baroness Newlove visits West Midlands PCC

Baroness Newlove visited West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson to hear about his work supporting victims of crime. The Victims’ Commissioner and PCC discussed the unique Victims Commission,...