Welcome to the West Mercia Police Authority Website
Message from Paul Deneen, Chairman of the Police Authority
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 Constabulary and ensure that the service West Mercia Constabulary 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.
Police Authority endorse new strategy roll out
West Mercia Police Authority has officially endorsed an exciting new strategy for West Mercia Constabulary that makes a major shift in the delivery of policing across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire. The new three year strategy addresses the changing performance focus of the Home Office to measuring public confidence and satisfaction in local policing services.
Crime is at its lowest level for five years across West Mercia and the force, in partnership with West Mercia Police Authority, is committed to ensuring crime remains low and people living, working and visiting West Mercia are safe and feel safe.
As part of the strategy, the force is also adopting a new logo as West Mercia Police and a new motto: Serving, Protecting, Making The Difference.
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:
- Community Engagement and Consultation
- Contact Management and Response
- Victim, Witness and Customer Care
Find out more on the West Mercia Police website here.
