West Mercia Police Authority

At the recent West Mercia Police Authority meeting the Police Authority appointed Paul Deneen OBE DL as the Chair of the Herefordshire Policing Board and he is also joined by new member of the Authority Councillor Sebastian Bowen and current member Peter Dunford. The Board meets regularly with the Herefordshire Territorial Policing Unit Commander Superintendent Charlie Hill to discuss key issues relating to the delivery of the West Mercia Policing Plan, which has been approved by the full Police Authority, and the Board also ensures that local views are taken into account regarding the delivery of the Plan.

At its first Board meeting, Paul Deneen took the opportunity to pay tribute to and to thank the former Chair of the Policing Board, Bernard Hunt and former member Richard Smith for their excellent support and dedication which was much appreciated.
Mr Deneen also took the opportunity to comment on the work of the Territorial Policing Team in Herefordshire, he said "The Board congratulates Superintendent Charlie Hill, his senior team and all of the Police Officers, Police Staff and volunteers for maintaining the level of outstanding work undertaken in extremely challenging financial times."
He also commented on the excellent partnership working in relation to the Herefordshire Council and other key stakeholders.

On overall performance he said "It is most encouraging to note that crime levels have remained stable in many categories of crime and detection rates are improving within Herefordshire. It is also very pleasing to note that the Police continue to use a problem-solving approach on any issues affecting local communities as part of the Partners and Communities Together - PACT." and he added " Above all Herefordshire remains a safe place to live, study, work and visit - and long may this continue."

To contact Paul Deneen email: police.authority@westmercia.pnn.police.uk or telephone 01743 264690