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Cyber Resilience Centre launched across the South East Region to help businesses

A new partnership between the police, the private sector and academics has been launched across the South East to aid businesses in protecting themselves from cybercrime.

I've been talking to GP, Dr Rachel Ward and Chief Inspector Jason Kew from the Thames Valley Violence Reduction Unit about the dangers of county lines drugs gangs who often exploit young people. Click here to view on my YouTube channel.

A new partnership between the police, the private sector and academics has been launched across the South East to aid businesses in protecting themselves from cybercrime.

Thames Valley Police and partners are rolling out a drug diversion scheme for under 18’s forcewide as part of work being delivered by the Violence Reduction Unit.

The need to review sentencing

In 2018 two Thames Valley Police Officers were hit by a drunk driver. Both were seriously injured and PC Tom Dorman ended up having his leg amputated. Last year that man was sentenced to five years in prison.

In 2019 the Home Office announced that 18 Police and Crime Commissioners in areas worst affected by violent crime would share £35 million to establish Violence Reduction Units (VRUs), with a further £35 million provided for 2020/21.

Victims First which supports victims of crime and abuse across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, has launched a Live Chat service to improve access to support for victims.

Parents affected by domestic abuse will be supported through the Family Drug & Alcohol Courts, thanks to £48,500 funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley.

Balancing Harms