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Winning the vote by 61.7%....
Emily Spurrell WINS your vote and has been re-elected as your Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside!
She will serve as
#PCC
for the next 4️⃣ years working on your policing priorities and creating a safer, stronger
#Merseyside
.
A v special event celebrating the official opening of
@MerseyPolice
's new HQ Rose Hill!
A pleasure to join
@merpolchiefcon
to introduce
@RoyalFamily
HRH, the Earl of Wessex, to reps of the entire police family - from our mini-police & cadets through to those on the frontline.
Congratulations to DCC
@KennedySerena
who will be
@MerseyPolice
's first female Chief Constable after her appointment was confirmed by the Police & Crime Panel today.
She will take over the top role at the Force in April when
@MerPolChiefCon
leaves.
1/2📰The
#PCC
has today announced that
@KennedySerena
is her preferred choice to be the next Chief Constable of
@MerseyPolice
DCC Kennedy will replace
@MerPolChiefCon
when he leaves the role in April & become the Force's first female Chief Con, subject to approval by the PCP
Deeply shocking & concerning scenes of violence in Knowsley this evening.
Utterly unacceptable behaviour, putting officers & public in danger. I am monitoring the situation closely.
There is absolutely no excuses for this.
🔊NEWS: The
#PCC
has announced that Andy Cooke QPM has informed her of his decision to retire as
@MerPolChiefCon
of
@MerseyPolice
to take up a new appointment.
He will leave the Force in April 2021.
More info at:
The
#PCC
has responded to Sir Thomas Winsor's comments in his
@HMICFRS
#stateofpolicing
report: 'His comments are mean-minded and he fails to understand the pressures police forces are facing."
Training taking place tonight at
@MerPolMounted
for our Animal Welfare Visitors. Our animal welfare visitors are independent members of the public who observe and report on the welfare of police dogs and horses.
Incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by
@MerseyPolice
officers and staff this week.
Cancelling leave, working overtime and coming in on their day off, not just to support these crucial investigations, but also to continue to meet needs of all our communities.
📢
#ICYMI
: A pleasure to join
@merpolchiefcon
to welcome
@RoyalFamily
HRH, the Earl of Wessex, to an event celebrating the official opening of
@MerseyPolice
's new HQ Rose Hill last week.
A day to remember for our police family reps - from mini-police & cadets to frontline staff.
There is no justice that can bring Olivia back and the last three weeks of the trial and Cashman’s refusal to admit his crimes must only have compounded Olivia’s family’s unthinkable suffering. 1/3
It's hugely reassuring to see the way
#Liverpool
has united since the awful incident on Sunday.
There has been no spike in reports of
#hatecrime
, but it's vital people from all communities feel safe. If you are threatened or feel scared, contact
@MerPolCC
or charity
@stophateuk
2/2 Jane: "I thank
@MerPolChiefCon
wholeheartedly for his service to
#policing
& to the people of Merseyside.
"He has been an outstanding
@MerseyPolice
Chief, always professional & clear-sighted, with a deep attachment to the communities of Merseyside."
The
#PCC
has today offered a warm welcome to Serena Kennedy as she steps into her new role as
@merpolchiefcon
.
"I am in no doubt that she is the right person to ensure
@MerseyPolice
continues to be the best performing urban force in the country."
👉
Pleased to congratulate Ian Critchley on his new role as Deputy Chief Constable of
@MerseyPolice
in recognition of the contribution he has made to all aspects of policing, particularly with
#protectingvulnerablepeople
and helping victims of domestic abuse
Wishing everyone a very happy & peaceful New Year! 🎉 hope you all have a safe & enjoyable night. Sending special thanks to all
@MerseyPolice
who are working to keep us safe during the festive season
On my way to see the PM to discuss his Beating Crime Plan - I hope to raise my concerns about the lack of consultation & sustainable funding, the failure to address big issues to prevent crime & introduction of divisive league tables for police calls.
👉
Great to visit
@MerseyPolice
's state-of-the-art new HQ on Scotland Rd today to see how the project is progressing. Not long to go now until officers & staff will be able to start migrating across to this fantastic new building.
📢I'm delighted to announce
@CllrJeanieBell
is my preferred candidate for the role of Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner.
Jeanie stood out as having the experience, commitment and passion for this role. A confirmation hearing is scheduled for 1/12/22.
15 years ago today Rhys Jones was tragically killed on the way home from football practice.
My thoughts are with his family on what is a terribly sad day. He will never be forgotten.
I've joined
@merpolchiefcon
&
@MayorLpool
in Kensington to talk to local residents about any concerns they may have in wake of incident
@LiverpoolWomens
& provide reassurance about work being undertaken to keep the community safe.
Pleased to meet newly-appointed Deputy Chief Constable
@iancritchley2
to congratulate him on his appointment & to talk about how we develop
#Merseyside
’s Violence against Women and Girls strategy & discuss innovative developments in
@MerseyPolice
’s forensics team.
The
#PCC
has today released an open letter to
@MerPolChiefCon
Andy Cooke QPM on his final day in post, thanking him for his exceptional public service over nearly 36 years.
👉
@MerseyPolice
Each day, police officers run towards danger to protect the communities they serve.
Today, we remember those officers who lost their lives on duty.
I also want to thank
@MerseyPolice
officers and colleagues across the UK for their commitment to keeping us all safe.
#NPMD23
NEWS | Police Commissioner
@emilyspurrell
secures £1.2m funding lifeline for survivors of
#domesticabuse
&
#sexualviolence
.
This much-needed funding will be used to expand vital services offering practical & emotional support & advocacy
Find out more👉
Jane: “I've been immensely privileged & honoured to serve the people of
#Merseyside
as their first Police & Crime Commissioner.
@MerseyPolice
Police are the most effective & efficient urban Force in the country, so say HMICFRS. I have been so very proud to work alongside them."
Pleased to be joined by
@merpolchiefcon
to pay tribute & give sincere thanks to Rev. Peter Beaman MBE as he retires after an astonishing 37yrs volunteering as Chair of
#Merseyside
's
#ICV
scheme. A tremendous contribution acting as critical friend to my office &
@MerseyPolice
An honour to join
@merpolchiefcon
to take delivery of the keys for Rose Hill from
@WillmottDixon
today.
Huge thanks must go to all those who have worked so hard to complete this state-of-the-art HQ, from which
@MerseyPolice
will protect & serve our communities for years to come.
Shop workers provide a vital service to our communities.
As new laws come into effect in Scotland, I'm joining calls for staff in England to get better protection here too.
Thanks to staff from
@coopuk
for talking to me about their experiences today.
👉
Really productive roundtable with
@Keir_Starmer
& a host of partners to discuss the issue of
#VAWG
- the challenges, work being done here to prevent and tackle it & what more needs to be done.
Early intervention, sustainable funding & increased support for victims all critical.
The
#PCC
&
@MerPolChiefCon
will officially declare
@MerseyPolice
's major new patrol hub on Edge Lane open for business today.
The bespoke new facility, which will house 700+ officers & staff, has taken just 15months to build & was finished under budget.
Absolutely heartbreaking. My thoughts go out to Gee & all the Walker family
#AnthonyWalker
Proud to work with
@awf_liverpool
to increase awareness & tackle hatred & prejudice in
#Anthony
's memory.
📢We need a
#HillsboroughLawNow
I've joined together with the 7⃣ other Labour
#PCCs
@MayorOfWY
& the 3⃣Deputy Mayors for Policing to add our voices to calls for a new law to improve the system of support for bereaved families.
There's no time to wait.
👉
Extremely proud to officially open
@MerseyPolice
's new Edge Lane patrol hub with
@MerPolChiefCon
.
Officers & staff need & deserve modern stations that meet the demands they face day in, day out, that are fit for the men & women who serve our communities & fit for fighting crime.
Please to meet with
@UKLabour
#PCC
colleagues to raise concerns with the PM about his new crime plan. I highlighted the lack of consultation, the work
#PCCs
already do to monitor 101, importance of tackling
#VAWG
& the need for sustainable investment, so we can plan long-term.
Outgoing
#PCC
Jane Kennedy has presented
@merpolchiefcon
with a merit award to recognise
@MerseyPolice
's admirable response to the
#Covid19
pandemic.
She praised the "fortitude, professionalism & determination" of officers & staff, meeting the challenges of coronavirus head-on.
I joined
@MerseyPolice
today as they carried out a knife search in Liverpool.
This week,
#OPSceptre
sees drop-off points available at 10 Merseyside police stations for the safe disposal of knives or weapons.
READ MORE HERE 👉
The news that the incident at
@LiverpoolWomens
has been confirmed as a terrorist incident will be unsettling & worrying.
Whatever the motivation behind this attack, Liverpool remains united. We are a city that comes together in difficult times. I know this will be no different⬇️
My heartfelt sympathies go to Courtney Boorne's loved ones today.
She was a beautiful, caring young woman, just 20 years old, with her whole future ahead of her, before her life was cruelly and viciously taken away by the person supposed to love and care about her the most.
1/2
THANKS |
@merseypolice
is already renowned for its ability to police events on the biggest scale, the operation to support
#Eurovision2023
cements its reputation nationally as the best in the business.
Read my letter of thanks to
@merpolchiefcon
& the entire workforce 1/3
Great to meet members of
@MerseyPolice
's Matrix teams, including firearms,
@MerPolDogs
&
@MerPolTraffic
today to find out more about their vital working keeping communities across
#Merseyside
safe.
Thanks for everything you do!
As part of the wider work we’re doing to prevent sexual violence across the region, I was pleased to join plain-clothed officers over the weekend as part of
#OpEmpower
, working to identify and prevent predatory behaviour towards women in the night-time economy.
@MerseyPolice
A privilege to join
@MerseyPolice
response officers on patrol, finding out about the challenges they face day-to-day & seeing first hand the vital role they play, tonight locating a missing elderly woman with dementia & returning her home safely - my thanks to the team!
Everyone should feel safe in their local park, neighbourhood, town & city, day & night.
Sadly, this still isn’t the case for many women & girls.
The
#PCC
@emilyspurrell
is today launching her
#SaferStreetsMerseyside
survey asking you to share your views 👉
My heart is with Gee & her family as we mark the 18th anniversary of the racially-motivated murder of Anthony Walker.
It's a privilege to work closely with the amazing
@awf_liverpool
set up to create a positive lasting legacy in Anthony's name.
#NoPlace4Hate
RIP Anthony 💙
My on-going & heartfelt thanks to the emergency services who have worked through the night on the investigation & to keep people safe, to
@lpoolcouncil
for providing temp accommodation for residents & to all who have sent messages of support.
As always, our city pulls together.
Deeply shocking & upsetting to learn a teenage girl has been injured during a shooting on the streets of Toxteth. My thoughts are with her & her family & I wish her a very speedy & full recovery. If you have any info, please come forward & help bring those responsible to justice:
INCIDENT | We are this evening (Tues) in Upper Warwick Street in
#Toxteth
after a teenage girl was injured in a shooting. CI Col Rooney: "While I understand this is a shocking incident I would encourage people to come forward and tell us what they know."
Our team joined a national minute of silence to remember the
@metpoliceuk
officer who tragically died in the line of duty earlier today.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences go to the officer’s family and friends.
.
@emilyspurrell
is taking her Oath of Office at a ceremony to mark the start of her term as
#Merseyside
's new Police Commissioner.
"This oath is an important commitment to acting with integrity & diligence & I pledge to stand by each & every word throughout my 3yrs in office."
As we head towards
#ChristmasDay
, I would like to thank all the incredible
@merseypolice
officers, PCSOs, Specials & staff, emergency services workers & those
@NHSuk
who will be on duty making sure we remain safe - your commitment & dedication is second to none.
Thank you 💙
I'm aware of reports of another homophobic attack in the city centre. This kind of behaviour is totally unacceptable.
I'm liaising with
@MerseyPolice
for more info.
All incidents of hate crime can be reported anonymously to
@stophateuk
or online at
One step closer to
#FinnsLaw
! Police dogs and horses bravely & loyally serve the public - it is only right that they get the recognition &protection that they undeniably deserve
#ProtectTheProtectors
@finnforchange
Jane said: “I am delighted that Serena will be my preferred choice for the consideration of Merseyside’s Police & Crime Panel & also that I can publish on
#IWD2021
, that
@MerseyPolice
may have their first ever female Chief Constable."
Thrilled that
@MerPolChiefCon
& I are today holding a 'topping out' ceremony at
@MerseyPolice
's much-needed new HQ on Scotland Rd. This £48m project is running on time & on budget, despite
#Covid
-19 & will be the new home for 1,100 officers & staff.
Tonight I'm observing
@MerseyPolice
's bi-monthly Stop Search Scrutiny Panel - giving the public, including our Youth Ambassadors - the chance to review body worn camera footage & provide assurance that stops are carried out correctly.
@MerPolCEU
@merpolchiefcon
@KimJohnsonMP
What an incredible day hearing the voices of young people making a difference at
#LiverpoolHopeHack
. Over 6️⃣5️⃣ young people attended to speak their views on how we should overcome critical issues such as poverty, mental health and safety in our society. 👏1/2
@MerseysideVrp
CHARGED | Two men have been charged in connection with the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel in
#Dovecot
. Thomas Cashman, 34, and Paul Russell, 40, will appear at court on Mon. More here. Please continue to pass on any information via
I'm pleased to have been appointed to help lead on 2 portfolios - Criminal Justice & Mental Health & Custody - on behalf of all
#PCCs
, driving standards nationally & bringing best practice to
#Merseyside
to further improve the service for our communities.
First
#attestation
of 2023 complete ✅
Last night we welcomed 39 new
@MerseyPolice
Officers 👮♀️ as they embark on a career preventing &
#fightingcrime
& keeping communities across
#Merseyside
safe!
I wish the new recruits all the best of luck in their training 💙
Thanks to all the
@MerseyPolice
officers, PCSOs & staff and other emergency services workers serving us over the long
#BankHoliday
weekend
#999family
They are spending time away from their families for a
#saferMerseyside
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
My thoughts are with the family and friends of those affected by the horrific events overnight.
I would urge anybody with information to contact
@merpolcc
or
@crimestoppersUK
New Police Commissioner
@emilyspurrell
has penned an open letter to people across
#Merseyside
speaking of her pride at being elected, thanking Jane Kennedy for her service as the 1st
#PCC
& talking about her priorities & plans for the future.
Take a read👉
I’m committed to helping build a safer, stronger Merseyside.
That includes making sure our
@MerseyPolice
buildings are fit to aid officers fight crime now and in the future.
Today, we reopen the refurbished St Anne Street Police Station – Recently we gave some former officers…
Huge congratulations to the Merseyside branch of
@CrimestoppersUK
who have been awarded Committee of the Year at the national awards ceremony.
A richly-deserved award which recognises the team's hard work on wide-ranging projects with my office,
@MerseyPolice
& our partners.
Another really positive introductory meeting - today with
@MerPolStHelens
. Great to hear about the work going on to engage with communities around serious crime & how funding can be used to make the biggest difference to local people
#SaferMerseyside
Thanks to Supt Mark Wiggins for the tour of the
@MerseyPolice
&
@MerseyFire
Joint Operational Command & Control Centre (JCC) - really interesting & insightful to meet staff who are on the frontline - responding to 999 calls & serving the public when they are most in need.
Work is set to get underway on a new hub for
@MerseyPolice
which will form part of a wider regeneration project aimed at breathing new life into the Edge Lane gateway into
#Liverpool
. The hub will house 550 police staff.
@lpoolcouncil
What a sight! The
#knifeangel
is a stunning spectacle outside the grand entrance to Birkenhead Park.
It is also a stark reminder of the devastating impact of knife crime on individuals, on families, on communities.
We can never rest in our fight to stop knife crime.
1/3 In the wake of the shocking scenes in
#Knowsley
, I've been meeting with partners to discuss what took place and how we can work together to prevent any repeat of such unacceptable violence & disorder, while also providing vital reassurance and support to our communities.
📢Pleased to announce Sue McTaggart who has been acting as our interim Chief Executive has been appointed on a permanent basis following confirmation by the PCP.
Sue's dedicated 30+ years to serving
#Merseyside
and received an MBE for her work supporting victims and witnesses.
Lots of you have told me you want to see more police serving communities…
Well, I’m delighted to have joined
@merpolchiefcon
to welcome 4️⃣2️⃣ recruits to
@MerseyPolice
today.👮🏽♀️
In the past 2 years we’ve recruited 6️⃣6️⃣5️⃣ officers – well ahead of Gov’t targets.
#SaferMerseyside
PLEASE SHARE: Did you know that you can dial '55' during a 999 call when it's too dangerous to talk?
The
#SilentSolution
helps police know when a silent call is a genuine emergency,
#MakeYourselfHeard
Find out more
The
#PCC
's preferred candidate to be the next Chief Constable of
@MerseyPolice
@KennedySerena
will go before Merseyside's Police & Crime Panel for a confirmation hearing at 11am tomorrow.
This meeting will be held virtually & you can observe proceedings➡️
Honoured to attend a celebration of Anthony Walker's life
@LivEveryPlay
on the week of his 35th birthday.
Tragically his life was cut too short.
But his legacy lives on through the life-changing support offered to victims of
#hatecrime
by
@awf_liverpool
.
#VictimCareMerseyside
⬆️ In the past two years we’ve welcomed 6️⃣6️⃣5️⃣new police officers – well ahead of Gov’t targets.
Another inspiring experience welcoming the latest recruits to
@MerseyPolice
alongside
@iancritchley2
this evening.
These are the faces behind our vision for a
#SaferMerseyside
.⬇️
Congratulations to
@LFC
's teams on their achievements this season!
A fantastic turnout & a great atmosphere for
#LFCparade
.
Thanks to everyone at
@MerseyPolice
&
@lpoolcouncil
who have worked so hard to prepare for today. Please follow their accounts for advice & info.
8,500+ young people will be able to enjoy safe activities over
#Halloween
&
#BonfireNight
thanks to funding raised through the sale
of stolen goods that cannot be returned - 24 organisations across
#Merseyside
sharing £45k to run some great projects!
I’ve just spoken on BBC Breakfast about the tragic shooting of Olivia Pratt-Korbel and violence across Merseyside.
In the darkest times, our community comes together.
It’s vital that anybody with information, however small, comes forward to
@MerPolCC
or
@CrimestoppersUK
🔊
@MerseyPolice
will recruit 160 extra police officers this year after the
#PCC
’s proposals to balance the budget were approved by the Police &Crime Panel today.
The recruitment drive will see the Force return its contingent of officers to 4000+