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7 June 7 June West Midlands PC Pete McGinn, who was already on restricted duties, is seriously injured attempting to stop a suspect driving away. 20 January 1 July Well respected West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Bob Jones dies suddenly in his 22 August sleep aged 59. Tributes flood in Labour’s David Jamieson from across the country. is named as the new West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). He was declared the winner on first 22 August preference votes with 50.83 per cent. The election turn- out was just 10.4 per cent. September September 16 October West Midlands Police widow Kate Hall launches campaign to enable police pensions under the 1997 rules to be paid to widows even if they cohabit with a new partner or re-marry. 16 October The Prime Minister David Cameron and Minister for Policing Mike Penning celebrated the bravery of 66 police officers – including West Midlands nominee Pete McGinn - at a special reception hosted at 10 Downing Street. The National Police 1 November Bravery Awards ceremony is held at the Plaisterers’ Hall in the evening. 1 November The Federation warns a lack of officer training and force funding could undermine Government plans to scrap police cautions. 19 47905 WMPF Annual Report 2014.indd 19 30/04/2015 12:06