WEST Mercia Police have appointed a specialist officer to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Bromsgrove and Redditch.
Detective Constable Natalie Welch, appointed in the North Worcestershire VAWG role, has worked for West Mercia Police for 14 years across various staff roles before becoming a police officer.
Natalie said: “I want to do everything I can to help our local communities and force area. If I can only help protect one person a day, it’s one less person feeling alone, hurt or ashamed.”
The new roles aim to focus on pursuing offenders who prey on female victims, whilst ensuring the victims receive caring and compassionate support.
The specialist officers will work together with PCC John Campion and local partners in a policing effort to protect females from harm.
Other VAWG officers appointed include PC Rebecca James in Telford, Detective Constable Jane Harding in Shropshire and Detective Constable Katy Parry in Herefordshire.
A fifth VAWG officer is set to be appointed in South Worcestershire.
