WestMidsPCC

The official X account for the Office of the West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner

[WestMidsPCC @WestMidsPCC]

🆕 @SimonFosterPCC has named Scott Green as his preferred candidate to become the next Chief Constable of @WMPolice.

Mr Green has been serving as Acting Chief Constable of West Midlands Police since January 2026.

Full story 👉 https://t.co/9bGhECLS9k

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For more about the Creative Recoveries project in #Wolverhampton, check out Asylum Artist Quarter 👇

https://t.co/X2rKPttthV

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A delight for @SimonFosterPCC to visit @AsylumGalleryWM to see how £5k from the #MyCommunityFund is transforming lives via the Creative Recoveries project 🎨

This provides creative development for adults transitioning out of therapeutic support, playing a huge role in recovery.

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From safer streets and youth support to tackling isolation and inequality, two grassroots organisations have been shortlisted for the Outstanding Community Group Award 2026 by @SimonFosterPCC

🌟 Steppingstones in the Community
🌟 The Highlife Centre

👉 https://t.co/vbQxBz1Ubw

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To deliver the scheme locally, @WMPolice and Police and Crime Commissioner @SimonFosterPCC are teaming up with Solihull Integrated Addiction Services (SIAS), @SolihullCouncil , @NHSBSol partners and local @SolihullPolice police teams 👏

Full story 👇

https://t.co/wX2lNwAcLC

[WestMidsPCC @WestMidsPCC]

Offending 2 Recovery (O2R) – a pioneering initiative that transforms lives & significantly reduces shop theft in the #WestMidlands – has expanded into #Solihull.

O2R identifies people trapped in a cycle of drug & alcohol addiction and guides them away from a life of criminality.

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📺 You can watch along right now: https://t.co/rcyYWoxK5G

#police #crime #westmidlands #news #safety

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.@SimonFosterPCC will once again be holding @WMPolice to account at today's AGB meeting.

A snapshot of today's agenda 👇

🔵 Safety advisory groups & major public events
🔵 Use of drones & future plans
🔵 Firearms and explosives licensing
🔵 Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU)

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West Midlands Victims’ Advocate Natalie Queiroz is alongside @VS_WestMidlands at @wearetouchwood telling the people of Solihull all about the Victims’ Code – 12 core rights you’re entitled to if you’ve been affected by crime 🟣 🤝

🔗 https://t.co/Kd0ZRS9RYV

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Following news that the Home Secretary will be expanding the government’s crackdown on knife crime by targeting 230 hotspots, APCC Joint Lead on Serious Violence, @SimonFosterPCC has issued a statement, below.

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Lucy Harrison, founder of Road To Change CIC and Katie Newell, formerly of @BCWomensAid, are finalists for the Outstanding Contribution to Supporting Victims of Crime Award at the @WestMidsPCC Outstanding Citizens’ Awards 2026 🏆

https://t.co/bFcoGhXJef

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Two inspirational women who have dedicated themselves to supporting people through some of the darkest moments of their lives have been shortlisted for a prestigious award by @SimonFosterPCC 👏 🤩

Full story 👉 https://t.co/uWTtZ2wbQc

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West Midlands Police has increased its neighbourhood frontline by a significant 351 officers in the past year.

The 56% increase is the largest increase in neighbourhood policing in the country.

👉 https://t.co/YsIHDc8L9n

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@WestMidsPCC The Victims Code sets out the rights and minimum level of service victims of crime should receive from criminal justice agencies. To find out more, please visit https://t.co/F7uXJgX2KK. (2/2)

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ℹ️ People in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to know their rights if they were to be a victim of crime. We are backing a campaign by @WestMidsPCC & Natalie Queiroz to ensure people know about the #VictimsCode. Full story 👉 https://t.co/xcaH6GiQxS (1/2)

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A powerful group of parents who overcame addiction and rebuilt their families have been shortlisted for the Outstanding Campaign Award by @SimonFosterPCC after using their lived experiences to transform national legal policy 👏

This is their story 👉 https://t.co/urSHu4qTHo

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.@SimonFosterPCC joined 60+ members at Lloyd House to celebrate the relaunch of West Midlands @N_Watch.

With over 118,000 residents already signed up across the region, members all share one vital goal: keeping our communities safe and secure 🔐

Join 👉 https://t.co/VymG9f83YQ

[WestMidsPCC @WestMidsPCC]

.@SimonFosterPCC was joined by representatives from Pakistan TV this week to discuss a range of current matters in the #WestMidlands, including tackling youth violence & knife crime, road safety, hate crime, Chief Constable recruitment & Police and Crime Plan commitments 🎥 🎙 🗣

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Read more: https://t.co/ozmQQhsHNr

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Police and Crime Commissioner @SimonFosterPCC has called on the government to commit to essential long term and sustainable investment in violence prevention.

The PCC said he is deeply concerned that the government plans to cut funding for Violence Reduction Partnerships (VRPs) by a third – despite it acknowledging the vital work of VRP’s is crucial to the pledge to halve knife crime and make our streets safer.

He said he had serious concerns that it would not be possible to maintain and continue to improve on the progress that has been made to prevent and tackle youth violence and knife crime without long term and sustainable investment.

Speaking as he opened the National Violence Reduction Unit Directors’ Conference in Birmingham, the PCC said: “We need a commitment from government to long term and sustainable investment in violence prevention."

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A fantastic day was had in #Coventry recently as @SimonFosterPCC joined @CoventryPolice & @CadetsWMP for their engagement event with the Polish community 🇵🇱 😃

For more about the wonderful Cadets scheme for 13-17 year-olds, email: [email protected]