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New police custody suite opens

...making, from planning approval through to a finished product, and has been officially opened this morning by Chief Constable Dave Thompson and Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson The suite,...

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner agrees £3.2 million of funding to help victims and tackle crime

...deciding which schemes received the funding, the Commissioner was aided by expert staff in his office and his ground-breaking Victims Commission. Some of the projects to benefit include: £59,078 to...

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner launches Economic Development Strategy

...for example Facewatch. Community Safety Funding Continue to invest Community Safety Funding into the seven Local Police and Crime Boards and encourage local areas to invest in activities that reduce...

Proceeds of Crime Act funding to be overhauled in the West Midlands

...commanders will be engaging with their communities to involve them in the decision making process. Commanders will hold a series of events to involve people in deciding which projects should...

PCC victory over sale of 'zombie knives'

After months of campaigning, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson has won his battle against the sale of so-called ‘zombie knives’. The Commissioner has been calling for a...

Project launched to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation

An innovative project is being launched to enlist taxi drivers in the fight against child sexual exploitation. The project has been funded by West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David...

Public invited to hearing into Motorway Delays

...be webcast live viawww.westmidspcc.public-i.tv/ Approximate timings for the hearing in public:   Introductions 10:00am   Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership 10:05am   Summary of Public Responses to Consultation...

PCC To Launch Commission On Gangs And Violence

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson is launching a ‘Commission on Gangs and Violence’ at Birmingham City Council House at noon on Wednesday 16th March. The Commission on...

PCC backs new campaign to raise awareness of coercive control

...out of the cycle of abuse gets 100% of my support. “Tackling domestic abuse – in any form – is one of my main priorities as Police and Crime Commissioner...

PCC welcomes new CSE campaign

The Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed a new campaign to highlight the dangers of child sexual exploitation (CSE). In support of the national day on March 18, Dudley Council’s CSE...

158 knives and imitation firearm recovered from weapon surrender bins

...71 knives found in the West Bromwich High Street bin alone. The imitation pistol was left in the Lozells bin. West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson, whose office...

PCC takes campaign to ban the sale of 'zombie knives' to Westminster

...asking all the right questions.” There are 13 knife surrender bins across Birmingham and the Black Country and the Commissioner today urged anyone with a zombie knife – or any weapon...

Leadership is driving a clear vision for West Midlands Police

...being further evaluated to help make improvements. West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson, said: “These reports highlight the strong work we are undertaking in the WMP2020 project. We are...

Helpline launches to support domestic abuse victims

...and Crime Commissioner (PCC), CHADD domestic abuse services have worked in partnership with Sandwell Women’s Aid to develop this new service. The number will also be open to victim’s families...