MORE than 50 officers and staff from Coventry LPU ran for charity yesterday in memory of their late colleague PC Joe O’Brien. The Joe O’Brien Memorial run is held annually to remember PC O’Brien, who died after being hit by a passing motorist whilst on duty and directing traffic during a school fun run in November 1982. The run, which is a double ... Read More »
Category Archives: Talking Point
Dep to answer questions from public in live web chat
DEPUTY Chief Constable Dave Thompson will be answering the public’s questions in a live web chat next week. The event will be held between 1pm and 3pm on Monday 20 May on the force’s website. Anyone taking part can remain anonymous if they wish to ask a question and there is no need to register beforehand. Questions can also be ... Read More »
Force backs national bid to tackle hate crime
WMP is backing a national campaign to raise awareness of homophobic and transphobic hate crime and to encourage victims to seek help by speaking out. In a film released today – International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHoT) − a group of 36 lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) police officers and police staff from 16 police forces across the UK ... Read More »
Record attempt in aid of crime kids
A DETECTIVE from Force CID is nervously awaiting a decision from a panel of international judges… but for the first time in his career, it is not to determine the fate of one of his suspects, it is to decide if he has entered the Guinness Book of World Records. DC Jonathan Nott, 37, recently took part in an epic ... Read More »
Brierley Hill Forecourt Watch scheme cuts fuel theft crime
FORECOURT Watch has seen fuel thefts plummet across Brierley Hill since the initiative was launched in March. High visibility police patrols on a regular basis around the forecourts have helped to deter would-be thieves and the close working relationship officers now have employees at the service stations has allowed valuable intelligence to be shared with both parties. The forecourts featuring ... Read More »
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