Sent on behalf of Bill Longmore, Police and Crime Commissioner West Mercia

Seeking Views on Innovative Local Policing Plans

On Thursday, 21 February 2013, I held a press conference with West Mercia Police Chief Constable, David Shaw, and launched a consultation on the Chief Constable’s plans for a new local policing model designed to deliver the maximum protection possible to communities in West Mercia, in the light of the public sector finance reductions for the Police Service in 2015 and beyond.
I am keen to hear local people’s views on the plans and attach a letter outlining the proposed changes to local policing teams and the force’s estate and premises and how you can make your views known.

I would be grateful if you could bring this consultation to the attention of colleagues within your organisation.  The deadline for responses is 31 March 2013.

Kind regards

Bill Longmore

Police and Crime Commissioner West Mercia