West Mercia Police

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West Mercia Police (), formerly the West Mercia Constabulary, is the territorial police force responsible for policing the ceremonial counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire in England. The force area covers 2,868 square miles (7,430 km2) making it the fourth largest by area in England and Wales. The resident population of the area is 1.19 million. Its name comes from the ancient kingdom of Mercia. The force covers a diverse range of policing environments from densely populated urban areas on the edge of Birmingham, as well as Telford, Shrewsbury, and Worcester, to sparsely populated rural areas, including Herefordshire. As of December 2025, the force has a workforce of 2,507 police officers, 184 police community support officers, 1,650 police staff and 87 members of the special constabulary. The force has its headquarters in the historical manor house and grounds of Hindlip Hall on the outskirts of Worcester. Its badge combines the heraldry of Worcestershire, Herefordshire...

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