Read my latest news and views…
PCC urges Home Secretary to reconsider MOD Bicester asylum accommodation plans
Residents in the villages and town near your proposed site at Bicester have genuine concerns about the impact of these proposals on their safety and security.
New CCTV Hub to boost public safety and support crime prevention across Oxfordshire
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Matthew Barber joined local authority partners and Thames Valley Police to officially launch a new countywide CCTV control room in Abingdon Police Station.
Design a Christmas Card
Entries are now open for my 2026 Christmas Card competition. Unleash your child’s creativity to create the best design across Thames Valley.
PCC welcomes deployment of spiking drug detection dogs
The team of 6 dogs; Maverick, Puma, Dusty, AJ, Reggie and Major, have been specially trained to detect drugs commonly linked to spiking offences, including substances that are often carried in small quantities or in liquid form.
The Home Office must pay the full cost of Piddington policing
Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, has called on the Government to provide full funding for the increased policing costs associated with the proposed asylum camp at MOD Bicester.
75% oppose Government plans to merge Thames Valley Police
The results of this survey send a very clear message. The vast majority of those who took part do not want to see local police forces abolished and merged into larger regional organisations.