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Review into Diversity Policy at Thames Valley Police
When the news broke that Thames Valley Police had lost an employment tribunal on race discrimination grounds against three white officers I made clear that the Force had acted unacceptably. I have commissioned an independent review because I want to establish the unbiased facts about the circumstances that led to the employment tribunal, and changes in policy and approach that may be needed as a result. The findings and recommendations of the review will be published in the New Year.
PCC launches plan for safer roads
Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, has published a plan to reduce deaths on the roads in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes.
£200,551 to community projects supporting local policing priorities
Over 180 organisations applied for over £1.4m of funding from the latest round of the Community Fund, with 43 organisations successful in receiving funding of between £500 – £7,000 to support one of the PCC’s Police and Crime Plan key priorities.
More shoplifters brought to justice
Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, has welcomed news that Thames Valley Police has delivered a 98% increase in charges for shoplifting offences across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes.
Launch of Go Drive: A road safety program for young drivers
Go Drive, an innovative road safety education program, is set to transform how young drivers learn to stay safe on the road.