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Over 5700 police patrols in Thames Valley this Winter
Over 5700 police patrols in Thames Valley this Winter

The operation also resulted in 87 positive outcomes for retail crime and 23 positive outcomes for antisocial behaviour, achieved through a combination of charges, out of court disposals and community resolutions. More than 5700 hotspot patrols were carried out, including proactive e‑scooter operations, antisocial behaviour patrols and highly visible reassurance policing.

Thames Valley Police short-changed by government over state visits
Thames Valley Police short-changed by government over state visits

Residents in Thames Valley are being short-changed by the Home Office for not properly funding the full costs of state visits in Windsor.

In the case of the visit of President Trump last year, known as Op Liberty this means that the Force is unable to reclaim around £900,000.

£200,000 seized from criminals available to local community groups
£200,000 seized from criminals available to local community groups

A total of £200,000 of grant funding is available for community and voluntary groups to apply for to help reduce crime across Thames Valley.

53 more neighbourhood police officers planned despite Government under-funding
53 more neighbourhood police officers planned despite Government under-funding

Last month, the Government announced the police funding settlement which for Thames Valley Police was £9m less than expected. Now the Home Office made clear that they would only fund around 40% of the cost of new officers.

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