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We are an independent body of 17 people responsible for setting the policing budget and priorities, taking into account the views of local people. We monitor the work of the Force and ensure that the service West Mercia Police delivers is efficient and effective.
West Mercia Police is responsible for operational policing across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire.
We hope you find this website a useful way to find out about us and to communicate with us.
Sheila Blagg, Chairman
Find out more. Read "An Introduction to the Police Authority" here
Do you have a suggestion for how policing services can be improved in West Mercia?
Robin Bennett is not only an Independent Member of the Authority, but also the Director of a software company and (at least, according to him) Shropshire's most enthusiastic, and least talented, leg-spin bowler!
Robin also maintains a blog that shows some of the key events in his role as a Police Authority Member.
Adverts to Promote 0300 333 3000Buses across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be helping to promote West Mercia Police's non-emergency number 0300 333 3000 over the coming weeks.
West Mercia Police Authority is fully committed to the Policing Pledge.
Every member of staff within West Mercia Police will work to keep you and your communities safe from harm.
We are committed to delivering the national Policing Pledge, which sets out clear standards of service for the public.
There are 10 elements of the Pledge which fit into three core themes:
Find out more on the West Mercia Police website here.

Policing White Paper
Home Office publishes 'Reducing Bureaucracy' report
Reducing Bureaucracy Report
Joint Annual Report for 2008-09