QPM – I Am Birmingham

Marcia Ore and Karen Geddes QPM are both former police officers who now champion representation of Black women

Birmingham conference set to shine spotlight on pioneering Black women in policing

Staff ReporterJanuary 2, 2024January 12, 202401 mins

A pioneering conference celebrating prominent Black women is to be held in Birmingham later this month, providing a platform for attendees to share their stories. The ‘Women in the Shade’ summit is set to take place on 18 January, with the aim of providing “a safe platform for Black women to share their stories” as well as discuss the…

Chief Constable Dave Thompson has received a knighthood from The Queen

West Midlands Police Chief Constable Dave Thompson is knighted in New Year honours

Staff ReporterJanuary 1, 2021January 7, 202101 mins

Police Chief Constable Dave Thompson is one of three members of West Midlands Police to have received awards in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours, in which he was awarded a knighthood. Mr Thompson becomes a Sir in recognition of his services to policing over a 30 year career spanning Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and West Midlands Police.