Come along and look behind the scenes at Worcester Police Station at our Open Day event this Sunday (13 April).

Tours of the custody block, a visit from our West Mercia Police mascot PD Peeler, classic police cars and lots for families to do are among the attractions for members of the public.

People are invited to come along to meet their local policing teams, as well as the chance to meet our police dogs and their handlers and check out our police vehicles.

It’s a chance to speak to some of your local officers and even find out how you could join West Mercia Police. The event runs from 10am until 3pm and is open to all ages.

Other attractions to explore on the day include those from our partners, including the Severn Area Rescue Association and their vehicle and equipment and a Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service fire engine.

We will also have the Blue Knights motorcycle club, Worcester BID and the Worcester Safe Space van, a police motorbike as well as lots for all the family to do including police equipment and clothing for children to try on and police cars to sit in (subject to operational demands).

There will be a quiet hour from 10am until 11am, where the sirens will be turned off allowing people with SEND to explore the stands and meet officers.

Inspector Jamie Francis said: “There’s lots to do for all the family at Worcester Police Station this Sunday which is a great opportunity to come along and meet some of your local officers and take a unique look at what a working police station looks like.

“Members of the public will be able to sit in a police car and take a tour of our custody suite, there will be a guest appearance by our force's mascot PC Peeler and our own real life police dogs and lots more emergency services vehicles visiting thanks to our partner agencies.

“The event is completely free, and I would encourage anyone interested in policing, or anyone who wants to experience firsthand what our job looks like, to come along on the day.”

Entry is free to the event and parking is available in the city’s public car parks. All exhibits will be there subject to operational needs.

Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion added: “I am committed to putting policing back into the heart of communities as I know the public expect a police force that understands and tackles their concerns.

“I am a big supporter of open days, as they always prove to be a fun way for communities to meet the local team, raise concerns and get a unique insight into the varied world of policing.”