Joint Introduction From The Chairman Of The Police Authority And The Chief Constable

Chief Constable Paul WestSheila BlaggDuring the last year, police officers, police staff and volunteers throughout West Mercia have, once again, risen to the challenge of providing a high quality service to our local communities in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, and Telford and the Wrekin.  This Annual Report provides an opportunity to highlight just some of the Force's achievements in 2009/10.

The year started with a refined Force strategy - Serving - Protecting - Making the Difference - underpinned by a number of specific aims and outcomes to achieve over the coming years.  One year on, we are able to show how we actioned each of these strategic aims and to identify some of the real and tangible benefits that have resulted.

West Mercia Police continues to perform very strongly on the national stage and was one of the most highly rated forces in England and Wales in the recently published HMIC Police Report Card.  It is also very pleasing that the Force continues to have a strong record of delivering value for money and consistently features in the highest scoring group in the Audit Commission's evaluation of Police Use of Resources.  However, there is no room for complacency and our shared aim is to provide continuously improving police services for all of our communities whilst maintaining our solid financial position within an increasingly challenging national and global economic climate.

The strong reputation that West Mercia Police enjoys has resulted from the dedication and commitment of all its police officers, police staff and volunteers. The challenge for the Force, and into the future, is to build upon that reputation and become an even stronger, more accountable and more responsive organisation committed to serving, protecting and making the difference in our communities.

Paul West, QPM, MA (Oxon), MSc, MA

Chief Constable
West Mercia Police

Sheila Blagg

Chairman
West Mercia Police Authority

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