The issues are so emotive that it’s often hard to know how to respond in the right way: so let’s start by just listening.

Wow... that will undoubtedly be the most important set piece from Aston Villa & Sheffield United.

Really positive meeting this afternoon with the team from ‘Postioning Youth To Prosper’. Thank You to Patsy, Karl & Michael for meeting with us to help us understand a different perspective. Difficult but powerful discussion that will benefit us all going forward. #AcocksGreen

Rivers and lakes might seem appealing at the moment but please stay out of them for the sake of safety. We've just been told about 3 kids in the River Tame, and sent them home. Make sure you know where your children are playing

Team working very hard at the moment to keep people safe. Thanks, and keep it up.

Well done to the team for working to protect local communities.

Good to catch up with MP Andrew Mitchell at Sutton Park this morning. The park rangers and volunteers have been excellent. We have invited Mr Mitchell to join us for a late shift to get a truer picture of the reality and challenges we often face in policing the park & wider area.

Twitter feels like a fairly depressing place at the moment, especially for cops. On my last night, I saw officers arrest burglars + DA offenders. They also safeguarded dozens of victims and talked a suicidal man down off a motorway bridge. I am very proud of what they do #Aunit

Bham East said farewell to Chief Insp Ahmed today after 30yrs service. Chief Supt Mat Shaer thanked him for his service to the force over the years. And said he should be incredibly proud of what he has achieved and the positive difference in communities he has worked in.

Offender to Rehab programme: Meet Siobhan.She had a severe drug addiction & Shop lifted purely to fund addiction.She is now over 6 months clean & volunteering at rehab, about to start health & social care course. We are so proud of her!. What an inspiration you are to others 👏👏

Lots of media coverage re #Birmingham infection rates. We are working closely with Birmingham City Council but you can help by sticking to the guidance.

Sparkbrook impact team today arrested a male for breaching his gang injunction from a previous firearms incident #alwayswatching #making your community safe #catchandconvict Insp. Neil Kirkpatrick -Hall Green Constituency Tom Joyce @SarahBurtonWMP Birmingham Partnerships Birmingham City Council

Shocking, and deeply sad news. Thoughts with an officer’s family who have woken to the worst news imaginable, and our colleagues in the Met.

A genuine pleasure.

How is everyone doing today? Feeling positive? Need a lift? I hope you’re ok.

A Blueprint for Policing (2021) policecommander.wordpress.com/2021/03/30/a-b…

MND is described as a rare disease but 1 in 300 have a lifetime risk of diagnosis. I’ve been living with it for over two years and like so many others dearly want to see my children thrive and grow. Please take a moment to help by lending your support. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/5645…

Parents know their children better than anyone and can spot worrying behaviour that could be a sign they’re at risk of becoming radicalised Reaching out for help can make all the difference. #ACTEarly and find out what support is available. #NetmumsACTEarly

My blog this week for West Midlands Police is mostly aimed at my fellow men in policing. It follows the unimaginable horror of #Saraheverard s murder. ccdavethompson.wordpress.com