"Everyone from one day old to one hundred years old, we all want to be loved. These con men and con women they play on your heartstrings." 

This Valentine's Day as the West Mercia PCC's Cyber Campaign draws to a close, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion spoke to West Mercia Police's Cyber Protect Officers, PC Jimmy Clarke and PC Rebecca Smith, about saying safe online.

Talking romance fraud and other cyber scams, the Protect Officers share some helpful tips:

• Get to know the person and not the profile.
• Speak to them and ask questions.
• Stay on the dating messenger service, rather than moving the conversation to another platform.
• Never send money to anyone you've met online.
• Think before you send images and information. 

To report cyber offences and for more information and resources:

• Forward spam texts to 7726 
• Forward spam emails to [email protected] 
• Visit the National Cyber Security Centre: www.ncsc.gov.uk
• Email West Mercia's Cyber Protect Officers:  [email protected]
• Follow West Mercia's Cyber Protect Officers on Twitter:  @WMPCyber
• Contact Action Fraud: Call 0300 123 2040  or visit www.actionfraud.police.uk 

This episode PCC John Campion talks to Hannah Taylor, SARC Manager at The Glade. 
She explains what Sexual Assault Referral Centres are, how they can help people in their time of need regardless of when the incident took place. 
If you or someone you know has been affected by anything mentioned on this podcast please seek appropriate help. 

• The Glade - Supporting the victims of Rape or Serious Sexual Assault
• Helping Victims - West Mercia Police Crime Commissioner
• Support for victims of rape and sexual assault | West Mercia Police  

Reports can be made to the police via 101 and in an  emergency via 999.

Do you know what a Rural and Business Crime Officer does? Hear from retired police officer Graham about why he chose to tackle rural crime.

Meet Jane our IAG chair and find out more about what she does in her role in advising West Mercia Police. 

Stu shares his personal story about growing up with a speech impediment and how he climbed the ranks in the policing world from starting as a special constable.

Hear about Chief Inspector Pete, his life and West Mercia Police.

Meet Sarah from WMRSASC who will talk about Purple Leaf and its mission to educate people about Sexual Violence.

Visit Purple Leaf | Working to Eradicate Sexual Violence for more information. 

Interested in hearing more about what volunteers do in the police force, want to learn how to get involved, hear real life experiences from Sophie Paley the Citizens in Policing Programme Manager and Nathan Pawley Specials Co-ordinator and Special Constable. 

PCC John Campion spoke to West Mercia's new Chief Constable Pippa Mills on her first day in the role. 

PCC John Campion talks to Chris Hodson and Karen Holbrook about the restorative justice programme and how it can help victims of crime move on with their journey of recovery.

Chris explains how the sessions can be incredibly moving, as victims get the opportunity to ask 'why them?' and explain in detail how the crime made them feel. Restorative justice gives offenders, or the person that caused harm, an insight into the real impact of their behaviour and an opportunity to make amends.

The PCC funds the restorative justice programme in West Mercia via Victim Support.

More information can be found here:

Victim Support
West Mercia PCC
Restorative Justice Council