Safer Travel Police

#ARREST | Great work when officers spotted occupants of a vehicle acting suspiciously at Northfield rail station. A quantity of cannabis was recovered and a male arrested. The 22 year from Tipton was arrested and subsequently cautioned for possession.

We're now patrolling the Black Country rail line as it welcomes passengers for the first time in 60 years. This marks the first of 3 major transport developments we'll be supporting, alongside the Camp Hill line & the metro Eastside extension opening soon.

#ARRESTS | More great work from B team who saw 2 men acting suspiciously near the new metro line in Dudley Both stopped & found to be wanted, 1 for breach of a court & one for drug related offences Both arrested , 1 straight back to HMP & the other charged with offences

ARREST | Another person returned to prison after we stopped a man at Wolverhampton rail station. The 37 year old from Birmingham was found to be wanted on a recall so we obliged and he's on his way back to HMP.

ARREST | A great result for the team yesterday after a man attempted to run from them The 36 year old from Wolverhampton, was stopped and found with items suspected to be stolen He was also wanted for a robbery, 6 shop theft offences and was wanted on recall to prison

#ARREST | A man was arrested yesterday for breaching a court order after climbing the fencing at Bescot sidings. The man, a 41 year old from West Bromwich, was found to be wanted for breaching the order after he was convicted for climbing a fire station training tower @BTP

We've had a special visitor over the last week with The Flying Scotsman travelling from Moor Street. The first train to reach a 100 miles per hour, and looking good for an engine over 100 years old.

We were out yesterday with @nxwestmidlands giving reassurance and advice on routes on the Soho Road. We regularly patrol the major routes in the region, as well as rail and metro, responding to concerns raised by passengers. Let us know of any issues by texting ‘SeeSay’ to 81018

There are a wide range of services in the West Midlands which offer guidance and support to anyone who has experienced rape, sexual violence and/or childhood sexual abuse. Visit our website for more details ➡️ westmidlands.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/… 2/3

#ProjectEmpower is Safer Travel’s own campaign is designed to encourage the reporting of unwanted sexual behaviour, such as harassment, inappropriate touching, and stalking, on public transport. 3/3

📢 It’s not OK to have to deal with sexual abuse or sexual violence. It’s not OK to suffer in silence. It’s not OK to have to deal with it on your own. 1/3

We joined @BhamColmore & The Girls Club for a walk & talk in Birmingham to discuss women’s safety and travelling travelling safely. Alongside city centre officers we visited key locations to highlight the support available. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3MoDp1g

We joined colleagues from @LongbridgeWMP and various partners to carry out a multi-agency road safety operation yesterday. We supported this with high visibility patrols of the public transport network in South Birmingham.

Great to Join @WestBromwichTC and @ST_Police for a joint patrol in #westbrom today. Listening to your concerns and working together for a safer town centre. 👮‍♀️🚨👮‍♂️31873 #CommunityEngagement @SandwellPolice

@chilternrailways are rolling out their new Class 68 locomotives across the network, and our PCSO Cindy had an early look whilst out on patrol yesterday 👀

Whilst patrolling the network from Snow Hill yesterday, our @transportforwm TSO Zee, caught up with @snrconductorjim @WestMidRailway 🚆

We also had a great conversation with @Cranstoun_org about how we can work together.

#OpAdvance | Great day yesterday supporting @DudleyPolice. #TimeToTalk event at @mymerryhill was a huge success with hundreds of passengers chatting to us about their journeys Our teams were in Merry Hill & Stourbridge responding to concerns raised by partners and the community

#OpAdvance | Today, we're supporting @DudleyPolice as they focus on tackling ASB, crime & other local concerns 📢 We're hosting a #TimeToTalk event between 11am and 1pm at Merry Hill Bus Station, come along and chat with us about how we help you #FeelSafer #BeSafer #StaySafer