Podcasts by The Safer West Mercia Podcast

Kirsty Walsh ambassador for West Mercia Search and Rescue tells us how her work is helping to make sure her husband's memory lives on from 2021-03-09T09:00

PCC John Campions talks to Kirsty Walsh, who suffered the devastating loss of her husband Shane, when he drowned after a night out in Shrewsbury in 2017. Shane was just 29 years old and the fath...

How do we support male victims of domestic abuse? A victim tells his story of domestic abuse and how he found support to recover and move on with his life from 2021-02-23T10:00

PCC John Campion talks to Sue Coleman, Chief Executive of West Mercia Women's Aid (WMWA) about male victims of domestic abuse. 

Around 15% of all domestic abuse victims are male, a...

How can taking part in arts activities inspire people to want to turn their lives around? Debbie and Mark working with Severn Arts tell us about the arts projects they have been delivering from 2021-02-17T13:00

PCC John Campion talks to Debbie Birch and Mark Riley who are working with Severn Arts about the Inspiring Futures through the Arts programme, which provides arts interventions in proba...

What does a PCSO do? How do they contribute to safer communities? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What does a PCSO do? How do they contribute to safer communities? PCC John Campion talks to PCSO Aidan Goundry

How has policing had to change during lockdown? Chief Superintendent Tom Harding talks to John Campion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

John talks to Chief Superintendent Tom Harding about the way policing has changed in light of the new legislation due to the Covid-19 health emergency.

Have you been the victim of rape or sexual abuse? Or know someone who is? Find out what help and support is available. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

John talks to Jocelyn Anderson, CEO West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre about the impact sexual violence has on its victims and what support is available to help people to survive and ...

Have you been a victim of crime? Support is available from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Have you been a victim of crime? Support is available

Rural Crime - what can you do to prevent it? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

John Campion talks to Mick Simpson, one of West Mercia Police's rural and business officers about rural, agricultural and wildlife crime; what you can do to prevent it and when you need to report i...

What's it like to be an intern for the PCC? John Campion talks to two interns about their experiences and their aspirations for the future from 2021-01-25T11:00

PCC John Campion speaks with Ellie Giles, an intern in the PCC's policy and commissioning team, and Matt Knight, an intern in the communications and engagement team about their experiences ...

Too many people die on our roads. But what about those left behind? PCC John Campion explores the help that's available to those bereaved by road crashes from 2021-01-21T16:00

PCC John Campion talks to Lucy Harrison who is a local group coordinator for the charity RoadPeace.

RoadPeace is the national charity for road c...

What does being a volunteer Independent Custody Visitor involve? PCC John Campion talks to volunteer Ian Baldry from 2021-01-19T12:00

PCC John Campion talks with volunteer Independent Custody Visitor  (ICV) Ian Baldry about why he chose to become an ICV.

Ian explains what an ICV visit entails, and the types of checks ...

White Ribbon special edition - as the first responder to reports of domestic abuse, how do the police deal with this sensitive situation? Sergeant Steve Broom explains from 2020-11-26T17:00

White Ribbon Day is an opportunity for people to stand up, speak out and say no to violence against women. This year it's more important than ever with a significant increase in violence, h...

White Ribbon special edition - a survivor's story from 2020-11-25T18:00

White Ribbon Day is an opportunity for people to stand up, speak out and say no to violence against women. This year it's more important than ever with a significant increase in violence, h...

White Ribbon special edition - The White Ribbon campaign - engaging with men and boys to prevent and end male violence against women from 2020-11-25T14:00

White Ribbon Day is an opportunity for people to stand up, speak out and say no to violence against women. This year it's more important than ever with a significant increase in violence, h...

White Ribbon special edition - the work of the Domestic Abuse Risk Officer from 2020-11-20T15:00

White Ribbon Day is an opportunity for people to stand up, speak out and say no to violence against women. This year it's more important than ever with a significant increase in violence, h...

White Ribbon special edition - Nick Gazzard talks about how the Hollie Gazzard Trust is helping young people to identify abuse and control in intimate relationships from 2020-11-19T12:00

White Ribbon Day is an opportunity for people to stand up, speak out and say no to violence against women. This year it's more important than ever with a significant increase in violence, h...

Do you have what it takes to become a police officer? John talks to student officer Simon Redman from 2020-10-30T10:00

PCC John Campion talks to student police officer Simon Redman about police recruitment and training and his aspirations for his future. 

Simon is 36 and has been in training for around ...

The Drive Project - working with the perpetrators of domestic abuse from 2020-10-30T08:00

PCC John Campion talks to Rosie Jarvis, national programme lead for the Drive Project and Lisa Ignoscia, service manager for Cranstoun about the Drive Project.

More than two women a week a...

Romance fraud is on the increase. Are you considering online dating? Find out how to spot the signs of romance fraud and stay safe from 2020-10-09T11:00

PCC John Campion talks to West Mercia Police Cyber Protect Officer James Squire about the alarming increase in romance fraud, not only across the UK but also in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Wor...

We Don't Buy Crime - how we can help to prevent crime in communities from 2020-07-24T11:00

PCC, John Campion talks to Inspector Ram Aston about the successes of the We Don't Buy Crime initiative, and how it has helped thousands of people protect themselves from crime in West Merc...

How do we support children that may be vulnerable to exploitation? from 2020-05-22T10:00

John speaks to Bali Clisby, Area Manager from The Children's Society. The Children's Society deliver services across the country to support young people and their families that might b...

Independent Custody Visitors - Maintaining the dignity and safety of people in custody from 2020-04-24T13:00

John talks to Independent Custody Visitors (ICV) scheme coordinator, Phil Compton about why the ICV scheme was introduced, what its aims are and how it contributes to safe policing.

Fin...

Do you know how to spot a scam? John talks to PCSO James Squire, Cyber Protect Officer from 2020-04-24T13:00

John to talks to PCSO James Squire, Cyber Protect Officer for the Regional Cyber Crime Unit.

Most people never think it will happen to them, but even the most seasoned tech user can be...

Domestic Abuse advice in these challenging times and where to go for help from 2020-04-02T14:00

Nationally, two women a week are killed as a result of domestic abuse, and this number is increasing. PCC John Campion speaks to West Mercia Women's Aid Chief Executive, Sue Coleman. Sue ex...

Domestic Abuse advice in these challenging times and where to go for help from 2020-04-02T14:00

Nationally, two women a week are killed as a result of domestic abuse, and this number is increasing. PCC John Campion speaks to West Mercia Women's Aid Chief Executive, Sue Coleman. Sue ex...

Domestic Abuse advice in these challenging times and where to go for help from 2020-04-02T14:00

Nationally, two women a week are killed as a result of domestic abuse, and this number is increasing. PCC John Campion speaks to West Mercia Women's Aid Chief Executive, Sue Coleman. Sue ex...

Rural Crime - what can you do to prevent it? from 2020-03-13T13:00

John Campion talks to Mick Simpson, one of West Mercia Police's rural and business officers about rural, agricultural and wildlife crime; what you can do to prevent it and when you need to ...