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.

Upstanders save lives. Today we’re celebrating the community members, friends, colleagues and neighbours who have spoken up when something didn’t seem right. Your actions matter — thank you for helping keep others safe. #16DaysOfActivism

The PCC joined the Policing Minister today in Birmingham City Centre to launch the new nationwide Home Office Initiative ‘Winter of Action’. It aims to tackle crime in town centres over the busy festive period. Read more here: https://t.co/9QGNfNmtiR

🚗Cracking down on ghost plates🚓 PCC @SimonFosterPCC welcomed MPs from across the country as they backed his campaign to ban illegal ghost plates. Teaming up with @SarahCoombesWB he welcomed parliamentarians to a special event in Westminster. Read more:

👮Police and Crime Commissioners support the festive #ShopKind campaign. 👏Great to have @SimonFosterPCC , PCC for the West Midlands, support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄

Men and boys play a vital role in ending violence against women and girls. Challenge harmful behaviour, call out misogyny and set a positive example. Allyship is not passive — it’s active, visible and necessary. https://t.co/9o8qHfrn9d

PCC @SimonFosterPCC has spoken after appearing at a Home Affairs Select Committee hearing today into the policing of the Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv match. The PCC will investigate the operation further at his Accountability & Governance Board. He has also praised the hard

Clare’s Law gives you the right to ask police whether a partner has a history of abusive behaviour. It can help you make informed choices and stay safe. If you have concerns, contact West Midlands Police for advice and support. #16DaysOfActivism Find out more:

Here at the OPCC we take victims services seriously. We have our own Victims Advocate, we have an annual victims fund which benefits countless organisations and we spend millions on funding out commissioned services. You can find out more here: https://t.co/PnCikxHqIi

This office funds programmes in schools that teach young people about consent, respect and healthy relationships. Preventing abuse starts with education. Together, we can help shape a safer future for the next generation. https://t.co/PU2wxvPeQx

Youth Commissioners play a vital role to ensure the voices and priorities of young people are heard and acted upon by @SimonFosterPCC and @WMPolice ✅ Meet the new cohort 👥

Empowering the next generation: @SimonFosterPCC has officially welcomed 16 new Youth Commissioners who have commenced their 2-year term representing young people across the #WestMidlands 🤩 👏 Read more 👉 https://t.co/hETOVW95WU

Economic abuse can include controlling your finances, limiting access to money or restricting your ability to work. It’s a form of domestic abuse — and support is available. If you’re concerned, speak to a local specialist service. https://t.co/XipHWFv6Nm

Coercive control can be subtle but damaging. Signs include: isolation, monitoring, financial control, threats, humiliation or restricting your freedom. If you recognise these behaviours, support is available. Abuse is never your fault. #16DaysOfActivism

Respect for women, respect for equality. Ending #VAWG remains a top priority for @SimonFosterPCC, who joined the #WhiteRibbonDay campaign at @NetworkRailBHM ⚪ 🎗 He said: "We want more men to use their voices, to challenge and to change attitudes and to speak up." #WeSpeakUp

West Midlands PCC @SimonFosterPCC says he will seek assurances from the Chief Constable that intelligence received ahead of the Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv game was accurate, credible and reliable. The PCC has published letters he has sent to the Chief Constable and Shadow

❌Street racing DOWN by almost 30%❌ PCC @SimonFosterPCC has hailed a huge drop in organised street racing and road crime at his Accountability & Governance Board. It's making our roads safer across the West Midlands. https://t.co/9UlBab8HrR

.@SimonFosterPCC teamed up with @WMPolice today for their all-out day of action - known as #OpAdvance - with an intensified focus targeting dangerous and uninsured drivers as part of a continued effort to make our roads safer 🚘 ✅ #RoadSafety More 👉 https://t.co/8xUeTkp4XR

PCC @SimonFosterPCC has welcomed a significant reduction in serious crime. His Accountability & Governance Board heard that: ⬇️Homicides have fallen ⬇️Knife crime is down 18.2% ⬇️Gun crime is down 24.7% Read more: https://t.co/2JTn7zJlOL

Today is #WhiteRibbonDay and also marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Everyone has a role to play in ending violence against women and girls. Let's start calling out sexist behaviour and supporting those that need our help 🕊️

Today is the first-ever National Children with a Parent in Prison Day! We're at the @ChildrenHandS conference where the VRP team will be leading a panel. Read more about our work with CHAS and how we've helped over 100 families: https://t.co/E2H8GfFlTd