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Big increase in charges in first month of Operation Deter
Matthew Barber Matthew Barber

Big increase in charges in first month of Operation Deter

One month since the launch of Operation Deter, Thames Valley Police is today (2/8) releasing the latest figures for charges and convictions so far in Milton Keynes.

Results show a significant increase in charge and remand decisions compared with June as the force seeks to adopt a tougher new approach to tackling knife crime.

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Sign up to Community Speedwatch
Matthew Barber Matthew Barber

Sign up to Community Speedwatch

To help improve road safety in the Thames Valley, Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber is encouraging people to sign up to Community Speedwatch.

Groups across the Thames Valley are being encouraged to join the scheme where they can apply to receive a starter kit, including a speed detection device, to help their volunteers monitor and tackle speeding within their communities.

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