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PCC comments on workforce statistics

Commenting on the Police workforce statistics recently released by the Home Office, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said: “These figures show the clear need for a fairer...

PCC reacts to Home Office announcement on police and fire merger

The Home Office has announced that Police and Crime Commissioners will be able to make the case for taking responsibility of their local fire and rescue service. In theory, this...

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes plans to increase fines and penalty points for drivers caught on their mobile phones

...to other handheld devices such as electronic tablets. West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said: “This is something I am extremely passionate about and I worked tirelessly to...

West Midlands Police in Stonewall's top 100 employers list

...Equality Index is free to enter for any employer and is based on surveys of staff attitudes and evidence in the form of policies. Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Yvonne...

Commissioner calls on Amazon and Home Secretary to stop sale of 'zombie knives'

...9.75 inch high carbon steel blade ‘Zombie Zomstro Chopper’ for £86.63 7.5 inch high carbon steel blade ‘Zombie Famine Tanto’ for £78 5 inch black stainless steel serrated blade ‘Zombie...

PCC welcomes new Chief Constable

...public, a two-day assessment and questions from the PCC’s Youth Commissioners and Citizens’ Panel. West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said: “David Thompson has been a wonderful Deputy...

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner pays tribute to recipients of 2016 New Year's Honours

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson today paid tribute to the recipients of the New Year’s Honours 2016. Hardworking police staff, community volunteers and local councillors were among...

Precept consultation 2016-7

...the country at just £106.55 per annum (for a Band D council taxpayer) compared to the highest of £215.89 in Surrey. In comparison to forces similar to West Midlands, the...

Tough decisions taken mean that there will be no compulsory redundancies for PCSOs

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson has announced that there will be no compulsory redundancies of PCSOs. The news is the result of tough decisions made to drive...

PCC visits NABIS hub to see the technology fighting gun crime

...a crime. The purpose built lab can assist police investigations by identifying key evidence, as well as potentially linking gun crime incidents and specific firearms. The Police and Crime Commissioner...

West Midlands PCC reaction to HMIC reports

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson comments on HMIC reports on Domestic Abuse report, PEEL Vulnerability and Child Protection Report (Re-inspection). The reports, carried out by Her Majesty’s...

PCC’s reaction to Home Affairs Select Committee Report on Police Funding

Commenting on the Home Affairs Select Committee Report on Police Funding, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said, “The Home Affairs Select Committee are right when they say that...

Call for local carers to give temporary homes to police puppies

...dogs, or will enter specialist service as drugs or explosives detection dogs, or as search and rescue animals. Most will enter service between the ages of one or two years...

New Knife Surrender Bin Unveiled in Bilston

A new knife surrender bin has been officially opened in Bilston to help keep the streets of the Black Country safe. The site, outside Morrisons supermarket on the main Black...