Six members of an organised crime group (OCG) have today (20/5) been sentenced to a total of 74 years in prison after they were convicted of a string of ATM thefts, commercial burglaries and other serious offences across the Thames Valley and the southeast of England.

Residents of Thames Valley are being asked to take a few minutes to tell police chiefs about their experiences of the 101 and 999 services, as well as preferences for future modes of contact.

Thames Valley Police’s Rural Crime Taskforce have been working in partnership as part of an operation to tackle acquisitive crime in rural areas across the Thames Valley.

Earlier this month the Taskforce were joined by the Joint Operations Unit Roads Policing Team and Commercial Vehicle Unit, as well as officers from Hampshire Constabulary and Sussex Police to take part in the cross-border operation.

To mark his anniversary in office, Matthew has been reflecting on the achievements of the last 12 months including the publication of his Police and Criminal Justice Plan, the launch of the Community Speedwatch scheme and welcoming the Home Secretary to Thames Valley Police training centre.

Matthew Barber joined the North Neighbourhood Policing Team for Milton Keynes at the second of their Rural Crime Barn events for farmers, gamekeepers and landowners.

Matthew Barber has welcomed the findings of today’s PEEL inspection into Thames Valley Police, with the Force being graded ‘Good’ in a number of key areas.