Having already more than doubled the number of neighbourhood police officers in Thames Valley, I am delighted that my bid for additional funding has been successful. This means a further 68 neighbourhood police officers to be recruited this year.

Farmers are under huge pressure. A challenging market place, new burdens from Government and the threat from rural crime. That’s why the relationship between rural communities and Thames Valley Police is so important, making it clear that we’re on the side of farmers who are feeding the nation.

Investment fraud is one of the most common types of fraud and it can destroy lives and leave people feeling humiliated and helpless.

This month I spoke to the Motorcycle Action Group about the new Crime & Policing Bill and what it might mean for reducing motorcycle theft and tackling antisocial riders.

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Thames Valley Police has implemented a network of panels across the force area to scrutinise, challenge, and improve the service Thames Valley Police provides to the public.

It is tragic that a man died in an incident earlier this month in Milton Keynes, but I am thankful to the police officers who responded bravely and acted decisively in order to protect the public.