Chief applauds public over support for armed police patrols

West Midlands Police Chief Constable Dave Thompson has thanked the public for the “overwhelming support and encouragement” they’ve shown his officers since armed patrols took to the streets in response to the heightened terror threat. Firearms officers have been a common sight across the region with more than 20 strategic sites being guarded by armed cops, while there is an increased police presence at many more locations and additional high-visibility patrols. West M