A further increase in officer numbers is being welcomed by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner.

It was announced by the Government today (October 9th) that there will be 93 additional officers for West Mercia, as the first tranche of the Prime Minister’s offer to increase policing numbers by 20,000. These officers will be in addition to the 215 previously announced by the PCC, who are currently being recruited and trained.

Commissioner John Campion said “Our communities want to see visible policing, and this excellent news from the Government, shows that this vision is shared locally and nationally. Recruitment in West Mercia is already at record levels, and following my recent investment, by the end of the year the force will be at our highest officer numbers since 2012. I look forward to welcoming the additional officers, as this will have an even greater impact on making our communities safer.”