PCC Newsletter - Have your say

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Safer West Mercia Plan

It's time to have your say.

I have launched my plan to deliver a Safer West Mercia Plan and now is your chance to shape the final version. As part of a consultation to gather views, you can now have a say on the focus for policing, and reducing crime in the coming years and how it will benefit the communities of West Mercia.

The consultation is open now and will close on Monday 1^st November.

Have your say

DIVERT Funding

In partnership with the other regional PCCs I have secured additional funding to DIVERT drug offenders away from becoming involved in more serious offences, across West Mercia.

This funding seized regionally as proceeds of crime, will fund the charity Cranstoun to deliver the DIVERT project.

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New Water Safety Education Manager

I am invested to improve water safety education. As part of the ongoing Home and Dry campaign I have partnered with RLSS UK to appoint a new Water Safety Education Manger who will work closely with my team to develop resources for young people that will help to educate them on the importance of water safety.

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Confidence Survey

I am committed to listening and acting on the concerns raised by the community.

Thousands of people across the force area were interviewed over a 12 month period to complete a confidence survey. Confidence in West Mercia police is rising with the majority of residents believing they are doing a good or excellent job.

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Pathfinder

I am proud to fund Pathfinder, a fantastic initiative that teaches 15-17 year olds about road safety, risk awareness and safe attitudes towards driving. It allows the young people to have a go at driving and take part in an intensive, exciting and high impact experience where they can also learn invaluable skills.

The Young Rider Road Safety Project

I am proud to be funding a new and exciting project aimed at improving the road safety of young cyclists and motorbike riders.

The Young Rider Road Safety project is running now until the autumn with the aim of educating young cyclists and motorbike riders on road safety, and ultimately reduce the number of road casualties in West Mercia.

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Outstanding Support for Fraud Victims

West Mercia Police has been shown to be outstanding for the way it supports victims and potential victims of fraud. I commend the force, who have already met all the recommendations presented in the HMICFRS Fraud Report.

The report shows West Mercia are ahead of other forces nationally, having made significant improvements, changing their working habits and targeting perpetrators as well as educating potential victims.

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Funding to help domestic abuse perpetrators

Almost half a million pounds has just been awarded to support domestic abuse perpetrator programmes across West Mercia.

The incredible amount of just over £455,000 is set to support voluntary domestic abuse (DA) perpetrator groups including Male and Masculinities based in Herefordshire and Worcestershire and My Time, a new group for Shropshire.

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Probation Day

This month saw the first ever Probation Day (21st August) .
I have the pleasure in highlighting our collaboration with the National Probation Service. In March, I announced jointly with other regional Commissioners and the National Probation Service, that we had commissioned Probation to run Anger Management Sessions, which help offenders move away from aggressive responses.

The cycle of violent crime has a significant impact on victims and our wider communities. These joint initiatives provide yet another avenue for Police and Courts to help offenders rehabilitate, ultimately reducing crime and making our communities safer.

Find out more

Please bear in mind that the office of the PCC is currently transitioning to being back in the office, whilst able to take phone calls to the usual number, we would encourage you to make contact by emailing opcc@westmercia.pnn.police.uk or by using the social pages 'westmerciapcc' on Facebook and Twitter. Any members of the public needing to call the office can do so between 09:00 and 17:00, Monday - Friday.

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