After months of preparation and eager anticipation the Olympic Torch is about to arrive in the West Mercia area. The relay will visit Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire on Thursday May 24, Friday May 25, Wednesday 30 May and Sunday 1 July. Find out more about where it will go and what policing arrangements are in place for its visit.
On 15 November 2012, the English and Welsh public will elect a police and crime commissioner (PCC) who will be accountable for how crime is tackled in their police force area. West Mercia Police Authority are holding initial briefings for prospective PCC candidates on 4 and 21 May.
Many of us conduct our lives online these days, whether it's speaking to friends on social networking sites or posting our latest thoughts and musings on Twitter. While there's nothing wrong with this there can be risks - and particularly for children and young people. Find out more about what you can do to keep safe when online.
101 is the new number to call when you want to contact your local police - when it’s less urgent than a 999 call.
The three-digit number can now be used when reporting incidents which do not require an urgent response.
