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Commissioner supports Force anti-shoplifting campaign

...campaign comes with the backing of local business leaders. Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce said: “We would welcome any initiative which helps retailers to remain...

Youth Commissioner attends European Youth Congress

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Youth Commissioner Tasnim Miah attended this year’s European Youth Congress in Strasbourg recently.  Tasnim was a Youth Delegate for the 27th session of the...

Schools launch CitySafe Havens with Citizens UK Birmingham

...Police Area Commander, Chief Superintendent Emma Barnet and the West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner, David Jamieson Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said: “Safe Havens are an excellent idea,...

Commissioner interview with Social Breakfast on street harassment

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner took time yesterday (5 November) to be interviewed by Social Breakfast Champion Vibhaa Dhanda about street harassment issues for young people. “Harassment” is an...

Commissioner's statement on report into the death of Lloyd Butler

Following consideration yesterday (4 November 2014) of the Chief Constable’s report into the death of Lloyd Butler in police custody, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson issued the...

New community police hub opens in Caldmore

A new police community hub is to open in Caldmore, allowing police to have a base right in the heart of the community. The new hub will be based inside...

Tackling child sexual exploitation in the West Midlands

...Our Collective Commitment. It will take place at Birmingham Council House on Monday 20 October. Police, local councils, charities, community groups and the West Midlands Chief Crown Prosecutor will talk...

Celebrating our Black History

West Midlands Police and West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner are organising a community event this weekend to celebrate Black History Month. The free event, which will be held at...

Launch of new national ASB powers

...monitoring implementation of both the Community Remedy and the Community Trigger to ensure that the process is working for the benefit of victims.” Assistant Chief Constable Carl Foulkes commented: “The...

Multi-cultural celebration of Black History Month

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner and West Midlands Black and Asian Police Association (BAPA) are proud to be jointly hosting a multi-cultural day in honour of Black History Month....

Work starts on new Perry Barr Custody Suite

...Lane, Oldbury, close to Sandwell and Dudley train station in March.  The Sandwell site is due to open by next spring. The force first revealed its intention to improve its...

Underused stations and police bases set to close to help keep officers on the beat

...requires innovation and creativity; like joint community bases for example. West Midlands Police must put the public first in everything it does and it has a responsibility to provide suitable...

Public views sought over police building shake-up in Coventry

...shared with local councillors, partners and community groups as part of the decision-making process. Announced by the Police and Crime Commissioner last year, the Coventry proposal forms part of a...

Unique work placements with Birmingham's police, fire and council

...these highly respected regional organisations. West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said: “As Police and Crime Commissioner, I want to see a focus on economic development. By reducing...

Motorway officers support European seatbelt campaign

...from all communities to wear a seatbelt, whether young or old, passenger or driver. “I wholeheartedly support this campaign, and sincerely hope that the message gets through.” Inspector Andrew Bentley,...