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World’s first ‘laughing gas’ breathalyser tested in ground-breaking trial
A cutting-edge nitrous oxide breathalyser, believed to be the first of its kind in the world, is being trialled by police in Thames Valley in a ground-breaking trial
The innovative device is being tested by officers to see if it can be used to detect if a driver is under the influence of this harmful drug. If successful, this could lead to these motorists to be prosecuted for drug driving offences.
Challenging councils and developers on the problem of unadopted estates
It is not acceptable that years after people move into their new homes, local councils are not providing the services that people are paying for through their council tax. Today is about seeking action for residents to unblock the delays which impact on parking, road safety, and concerns about local amenities.
The Crime and Policing Act: The good, the bad and the missed opportunities.
Of course any Government will trumpet their legislation as universally successful, and there are many good measures included, but I want to present a balanced analysis that also recognises the flaws, some of which are instructive about our politics more broadly.
PCC condemns Home Office cuts to organised crime units
The Home Secretary has been accused of failing in her duty to support the fight against organised crime in the UK. Despite tough rhetoric the Government is cutting support for police officers on the ground whilst spending nearly one hundred million pounds on their top-down police reform programme.
Specialist support for victims of stalking extended
First commissioned by Matthew Barber, in March 2023 the Thames Valley Stalking Service has been extended for a further two years.
Increasing police powers to issue closure notices
I have long been working on a change in the law to increase police powers to issue closure notices. Closure notices are an important tool in disrupting criminal activity on our high streets, but current powers do not go far enough.