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Response to the end-to-end rape review
Matthew Barber Matthew Barber

Response to the end-to-end rape review

The Government have today published The end-to-end rape review report on findings and actions (click to download).

In response to the report Matthew Barber said: "Today's report highlights the failings in dealing with rape cases across the criminal justice system…

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More than £400,000 awarded from Safer Streets fund
Matthew Barber Matthew Barber

More than £400,000 awarded from Safer Streets fund

The Police and Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley has successfully bid for £401,950 from the Home Office to help make communities safer.

The Government has today [Thursday 3rd June] announced Thames Valley as one of 40  police and crime commissioner areas who will receive funding from the £18 million Safer Streets Fund.

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All Thames Valley secondary schools to receive new drugs awareness teaching materials
Matthew Barber Matthew Barber

All Thames Valley secondary schools to receive new drugs awareness teaching materials

All secondary schools across the Thames Valley are being provided new resources to help educate young people on the dangers of drugs.

Thames Valley Violence Reduction Unit commissioned the PSHE Association to develop new quality assured materials and lesson plans, ensuring teaching approaches and content are up-to-date, helping to educate young people to keep them safe.

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Police and Crime Commissioner supports ‘Protect Your Pooch’ campaign
Matthew Barber Matthew Barber

Police and Crime Commissioner supports ‘Protect Your Pooch’ campaign

Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, Matthew Barber, is supporting Neighbourhood Watch’s ‘Protect Your Pooch’ campaign.

The ‘Protect Your Pooch’ campaign is encouraging dog owners to keep their pets secure, in sight, searchable and calls for stiffer sentences for stealing dogs.

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Matthew Barber elected as Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley
Matthew Barber Matthew Barber

Matthew Barber elected as Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley

Conservative Party candidate Matthew Barber has been elected as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley in the May 2021 Local Elections.

The next Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley has been announced as Conservative candidate Matthew Barber, receiving 313,148 of the votes cast. 

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