Think Before You Post And Keep Safe Online!

This week is Internet Safety Awareness Week when people in schools, libraries and colleges across West Mercia will learn more about surfing safely. Many of us conduct our lives online these days, and while there's nothing wrong with this there can be risks. Read our 'SMART' rules and find out how you can keep safe online.

Police Concern For Missing 62-Year Old

Police in Hereford have expressed concern for the welfare of a 62-year old Hereford woman who has been missing since Friday. Ros Russell, from Tupsley in Hereford, was last seen by a taxi driver around 12.30pm on Friday 5 February when he dropped her near the Crown and Anchor public house in Lugwardine.

Telford Student Celebrates His Wii Win!

A student from Telford College of Arts & Technology (TCAT) is celebrating after winning a Nintendo Wii in a ‘Stay Safe' competition that was run on the West Mercia Police website. Jonathan Shaw from Wellington was presented his prize by by Arleston & College's Local Police Officer PC Sam Anderson

Keep Your Gadgets Safe - Get Them Property Marked

We've all got lots of expensive gadgets at home that we simply couldn't do without, from games consoles to phones, cameras and flat screen televisions. But it's not just you that might want to keep them - thieves could be eyeing them up too. Find out more about property marking to keep everything safe and secure.

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Welcome to West Mercia Police

Here at West Mercia Police, we are proud of our record of reducing crime and helping to make Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire some of the safest places in the country to live, work and visit.

Through our website, we aim to tell you more about our mission of serving, protecting and making the difference in our communities.  Inside you can discover just some of the innovative ways we are reducing crime and bringing offenders to justice, as well as find details of local policing in your area and how you can involve yourself in building a safe community for all.

Chief Constable Paul West

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