"I would like to thank West Midlands Police for their work and dedication in their attempts to keep our cities safe over the last few nights. You (and the other emergency services)will always receive criticism on some elements of your approaches, but I consider that you were faced with an almost impossible job.Your officers should be proud of the work that they have done and I am grateful to live in an area staffed by such professional officers.Thank you."

"Due to recent events in birmingham, I know you are having a hard time policing the streets and taking care of the problems these mindless thugs are causing. A huge thank you for doing your job and keeping us safe. Well done and keep up the good work. No-one should be blaming the police for what is happening, it is the minds of people who are too immature and have no decency or respect for anyone in the first place that is the cause of the mess."

"I just wanted to say that the officers within your team are all doing a fantastic job at this very difficult time. With all the cuts to budgets you are indeed under great restraints. Please keep up the great work and thank you."

"i would like to say a big thank you to all of the west midlands police force for all you the hard work you are doing and just would like to say a big thank you for the hard work while dealing with the riots we are behind you thank you"

"would just like to say i think all you guys are doing a GREAT job trying to the scum of our steets i fully support and admire every single one of you"

"This is not a view this is an idea about the rioting. Maybe you should build some barriers in front of the streets that are being attacked and ambush them. Then arrest them quickly so they cant escape. I hope this helps. Lorcan aged 8."

"I hope that the powers that be remove the shackles that stop you dragging these idiots off the street.You have my full support."

"Keep doing the great job, we know that your hands are tied.and the courts need to be given more power to keep these morons behind bars."

"you guys are doing such a great job in the face of aggression, we are all behind you and support you all the way."

"I just wanted to thank all of your guys on how they have handled the last few days. Keep it up guys your doing a wonderful job keeping me safe."

"I would like to compliment West Mids police on their use of twitter to inform the public over recent days. Particularly Supt Mark Payne.West Mids police have the full support of the law abiding members of society."

"Dear Chief Constable, Just a brief few words to thank you and your colleagues for all your hard work and endeavours during the recent community unrest.I attended the Peace Vigil at Summerfield Park and thought that it was a most worthwhile initiative.I have lived in Birmingham for the past 41 years and ,amongst other things,have taught,stood for Parliament,worked as a lay minister and priest (C of E) and have been involved with my local NW Scheme for the past 23 years.If `we`all work together,we can build a better tomorrow."