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PCC report highlights continued progress in making communities safer
The Annual Report demonstrates how continued investment in neighbourhood policing, support for victims, and targeted action on priority crime areas is helping to reduce harm and build safer communities across the Thames Valley.
Police Reform plans risk undermining local policing and public safety
I have published a detailed response to the Government’s Police Reform White Paper, warning that the proposals risk weakening local policing; reducing resources, lessening accountability, and ultimately making communities less safe.
Do you run a small business based in Oxfordshire? Want to know how best to protect your business, and your customers, from cyber threats?
Do you run a small business based in Oxfordshire? Want to know how best to protect your business, and your customers, from cyber threats?
£200,000 seized from criminals available to local community groups
A total of £200,000 of grant funding is available for community and voluntary groups to apply for to help reduce crime across Thames Valley.
PCC launches vehicle crime and tool theft awareness campaign
Vehicle crime is currently down in the Thames Valley compared to last year, but I want this trend to continue which is why I have launched a campaign to focus on vehicle and tool theft. Having your vehicle stolen or something stolen from it isn’t just an inconvenience, it can also result in financial loss, emotional stress and, depending on where the theft took place, security and community safety concerns.
£200,000 taken from criminals going to local crime prevention initiatives
Police & Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber has awarded nearly £200,000 to 49 community and voluntary organisations to support crime prevention initiatives