@UKLabour West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner.

Joined May 2019
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I took on and defeated the Govt and Mayor Street - to defend democracy and rights of the people I represent. Now campaigning to continue to rebuild community policing/invest in prevention/prioritise rights and welfare of victims - to ensure safety of the people I represent.
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🎖️ King’s Birthday Honours Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has congratulated four @WMPolice representatives who have been honoured. He said: “These four impressive recipients have dedicated their careers to serving the public and their honours are well and truly deserved.   “By bringing their individual passions and strengths to their work, Kim, Mike, Georgina and Vincent have made long-lasting contributions to their communities. I commend, congratulate and thank them all, for their service and for putting the people of the West Midlands first in all they do.”  westmidlands.police.uk/news/…
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.@SimonFosterPCC is urging football fans to plan ahead and never get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol as the #FIFAWorldCup gets underway this week. 🗣 "My message is simple: if you drink, don’t drive." More 👉 tinyurl.com/ybhsftmk
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.@SimonFosterPCC was delighted to host the @StreetWatchWM Awards to recognise the outstanding volunteers keeping our streets safe. We now have 848 members across 128 groups in the #WestMidlands deterring crime and building safer neighbourhoods. More 👉 shorturl.at/ummkS
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.@SimonFosterPCC is urging football fans to plan ahead and never get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol as the #FIFAWorldCup gets underway this week. 🗣 "My message is simple: if you drink, don’t drive." More 👉 tinyurl.com/ybhsftmk
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✨Together we rise✨ That was the theme of a West Midlands Police Eid event, attended by PCC @SimonFosterPCC It was an excellent event, which the PCC was delighted to take part in.
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PCC @SimonFosterPCC attended the United Nigeria Welfare Association's Children's Day Celebration and Community Engagement event yesterday. The PCC enjoyed attending the insightful event which was aimed at creating positive outcomes forresidents.
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💙10 years of Dream Chasers💙 PCC @SimonFosterPCC was delighted to attend the Dream Chasers Awards Evening, which doubled up as the 10-year anniversary of the youth club. Congratulations on 10 years of making a difference. Birmingham is proud to have you!
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Do you know an officer or PCSO who makes your neighbourhood a safer place? 🌟 👮‍♂️ Local @WMPolice teams work hard every day. Now is your chance to give them the national recognition they deserve! Nominations for @N_Watch Community Police Awards 👇 🔗 shorturl.at/R4OYq
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⚽️With World Cup fever about to grip the nation, PCC @SimonFosterPCC got in the swing of things by heading to the @BCFC Premier League Kicks A Future Without Fear tournament The PCC supports the scheme with funding through his My Community Fund and it was incredible to be able to bring so many girls together through football. Teams from @Arsenal and @Coventry_City were also represented on the day.
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Another positive month for @SimonFosterPCC 👇 📈 25% reduction in knife crime in the #WestMidlands 🚔 Operation Fearless deployed in #Handsworth for intensified action on crime & ASB 🚲 £60k for new fleet of e-bikes for @WMPolice 🌟 Outstanding Citizens Awards nominations
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We are celebrating #VolunteersWeek to honour the contributions of our brilliant volunteers across the region! The @WestMidsPCC visited the Friary Road StreetWatch group to learn more about what they do Read more: ow.ly/JoMG50Z7ief
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Knife crime in the West Midlands has dropped by 25 per cent in the last two years, PCC @SimonFosterPCC reveals Serious youth violence is also down by 15 per cent in the same time period. Read more: westmidlands-vrp.org/pcc-rev…
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.@SimonFosterPCC is using £5k worth of cash seized from criminals to support a homelessness and suicide prevention charity. Push on Wellbeing at Lily's Tea Parlour gifted more than 800 hot meals last year, with Teresa and her team supporting young families & individuals 💜
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.@SimonFosterPCC supports @StreetWatchWM each and every year. Local residents who are interested in improving their local area, deterring anti-social behaviour and working closely with @WMPolice can learn more and register to volunteer by visiting here: westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/care…
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Today marks the beginning of #VolunteersWeek as we celebrate and recognise the contributions of our brilliant volunteers 🤩 👏 @SimonFosterPCC spent time with @StreetWatchWM in Handsworth to hear about the vital work that's undertaken to keep communities safe and secure ✅
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Nominations remain open for the 2026 @WestMidsPCC Outstanding Citizens Awards! Let's celebrate extraordinary people like last year’s Outstanding Young Citizen joint-winners: 🌟 Layla Warren (saved a life by performing CPR on a bus & works tirelessly on anti-knife crime advocacy) 🌟 Bobby-Ray Fitzpatrick (ran a community flower stall to fund life-saving bleed control kits) Nominate now 👉 tinyurl.com/mttwjwje
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The new e-bikes purchased by @SimonFosterPCC have already been put to good use. Officers in Walsall have used them to arrest a man on suspicion of burglary: westmidlands.police.uk/news/…
🚴‍♂️On yer bike, officer! PCC @SimonFosterPCC has today unveiled a new fleet of 32 e-bikes for police across the West Midlands. The new bikes will allow police to be more visible in neighbourhoods - and help them get to matters that you care about quicker. Read more: westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/pcc-…
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Knife crime in the West Midlands has dropped by 25 per cent in the last two years, PCC @SimonFosterPCC can reveal today. Serious youth violence is also down by 15 per cent in the same time period. Read more: westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/pcc-…
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Good morning! It's @SimonFosterPCC's Accountability & Governance Board today at 10am. You can watch along and find the papers here: westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/gove…
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