On Friday 17th February, Matthew Barber visited The Pump House Project to find out how £1,000 of funding, awarded via the PCC’s Community Fund, will support the running of their Community Owned Guidance Service (COGS).

New CCTV cameras have been installed across the centre of Milton Keynes

This week, the last of a number of new CCTV cameras have been put in place throughout the city centre to provide extra security and reassurance to those living, working and visiting Milton Keynes.

Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley has announced a Thames Valley Stalking Service providing specialist support to victims of stalking across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

Matthew presented a number of commendations to officers and staff from Thames Valley Police, Milton Keynes City Council and the Crown Prosecution Service for their work on Operation Deter.

The Forensic Improvement Programme will see significant investment over the next three years to transform Thames Valley Police’s forensic services, improving investigations and the outcomes for victims. 

Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber said: “In a world of rapidly advancing technology, ensuring the police stay on the cutting edge of forensics is crucial to keeping the public safe.”

Four extra police officers, dedicated to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in the Royal Borough, are proposed to be recruited to support community safety and enhanced local partnership working between the council and police.