Crime commissioner holding rural crime events
Rural communities, farmers and landowners will be asked for their views at a rural crime event.
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West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion is hosting two online events looking at rural crime, one of which will be for residents of Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
Mr Campion said he wanted to hear views, experiences and concerns from the public to improve the service they receive from West Mercia Police.
The first session will take place at 6pm on Monday, May 19, and will be an opportunity for residents in Herefordshire and Worcestershire to have their say.
On Wednesday, May 21, residents from Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin will have their chance.
Mr Campion's office said the feedback received from both sessions will help shape the next Assurance & Accountability meeting, being shared by the PCC with West Mercia Police’s Chief Constable, Richard Cooper on Monday, June 3.
The meeting will be filmed and made available to the public.
Mr Campion said: “I know we can do more to ensure the voices of our rural communities, who are too often unheard, are amplified.
“Crimes impacting those communities are largely different to those we see in our towns and cities, so it’s important West Mercia Police can meet those challenges and deliver the high-quality service they both expect and deserve.
“As your voice in policing, I will be out speaking to rural communities over the coming weeks, as well as hosting two online events, with the feedback received being raised directly with the Chief Constable.”
Anyone interested in attending one of the online sessions can register their interest by 12pm on Friday, May 16, at www.westmercia-pcc.gov.uk/ruralcrime.
