A ground-breaking new way for victims of crime to communicate directly to the police officer handling their case has been successfully launched across Thames Valley Police.

The innovative Victim's Portal will enable people who have reported a crime to check the status of the investigation, get updated as their case progresses, and message the officer in charge of their case (OIC), all through a link on their phone or computer.

Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, has set out an increase in crime prevention funding which will see £11.4m available to Community Safety Partnerships across Thames Valley over the next four years.

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Many genuine car enthusiasts enjoy car meets and will do so safely and legally, but anti-social behaviour and dangerous driving from a minority have fuelled concerns by residents in Milton Keynes, as well as other areas across Thames Valley.

Thames Valley Police are acting to tackle regular car meets and racing as well as working with the council to seek to prevent problems in the future.

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Thames Valley Police have today detailed plans to increase engagement with communities as part of their work to build trust and confidence in policing.

Yesterday I wrote to the Home Secretary urging a review of the Police & Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) to ensure the police accurately record sex.