Mental health triage set to expand following successful pilot
Scheme reduces demand on police and ambulance service.
Co-operation urged to prevent potential threats
Police renew calls to the public to help identify would-be terrorists.
Police community action to be made easier
New laws will help empower communities.
Police hail gun amnesty success
Firearm surrender a “life-saver” as 131 guns handed to police.
Thrown in at the deep end
The police liaison officer who saw it all.
Report praise for West Midlands Police
Force rated ‘Outstanding’ for cutting crime whilst cutting costs.
Service pays tribute to ‘ultimate sacrifice’ of hero officers
Arboretum stages police memorial day.
Police officers to remember fallen colleagues
Arboretum to stage service as part of weekend to support officers’ families.
Group race to success thanks to seized bikes
Disabled people are benefitting from thousands of pounds worth of bikes donated by Birmingham police.
Labour leader pays tribute to Bob Jones
Miliband talks of “dedicated public servant”.
Safety event aims to reduce danger from lorries
Lorry drivers and cyclists come together to see each other’s perspectives.
Police invite public to witness murder investigation
The first 48 hours of a murder investigation are crucial and West Midlands Police is inviting the public to experience them first hand.
The hidden volunteers only seen when disaster strikes
They hope it will never happen − but when disaster strikes there’s a specialist team of highly-trained and dedicated West Midlands Police volunteers ready to spring into action.
Top detective honoured for decades of murder investigations
“You should never forget that life is precious” − the words of a retired senior police officer commended for his work investigating more than 80 murders in the West Midlands.
Pub bombs “case not closed”
Victims families receive reassurance despite no significant evidence coming to light.
Women lead the way in top WMP jobs
Force spearheading equality in leading roles.
New safety website aimed at students
West Midlands Police have launched an innovative new website aimed at keeping the students of the region safe.
Police issue safety advice for a happy St Patrick’s Day
Police in Birmingham are wishing the region’s Irish community a happy St Patrick’s Day and encouraging those who join the city’s celebrations to have a safe and enjoyable weekend.
Back to basics approach helping rescue sufferers of domestic abuse
As the national police lead for tackling domestic abuse calls on forces to “get the basics right”, we look at the evolving approach in south Birmingham that’s encouraging more victims to take a stand.
Forum aims to make West Midlands hate-free
West Midlands Police recently hosted a force first with members of the public coming together to pledge their commitment to tackling hate crimes.
Street triage mental health scheme launches in West Midlands
Police and paramedics work to ensure appropriate care levels.
Police good causes donations top seven figure mark
Proceeds from recovered property helps local groups.
Witnesses sought to fatal accident
Man dies after stolen car crashes.
Police step up Christmas drink-drive campaign
Drink and drug drivers named in force first.
Police launch Christmas drink-driving campaign today
“If you drink, don’t drive.”
Force Rings in Change
West Midlands Police is set to improve the handling of its non-emergency calls with the launch of two new contact centres today.
Restorative Justice project gets boost
Expansion for scheme aimed at bringing offenders face to face with victims.
Traffic cops back Road Safety Week
Pedestrians and all roads users to be targeted.
Man dies after motorway bridge fall
Witnesses to incident sought.
Police warn – “Beware who you scare this Halloween”
Advice for trick or treaters and people at home.