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New Rural Crime Taskforce to launch later this year

Following funding from the Police & Crime Commissioner, allocated in the 2021/22 budget, Thames Valley Police are launching a new Rural Crime Taskforce later this year.

This week, new bicycle parking facilities are being installed across areas of the city to improve security as part of the Safer Streets funding.

Prolific burglars and thieves automatically tagged on release from prison under new law
GPS satellites to monitor offenders 24 hours a day for up to 12 months
Scheme launches in six police force areas with further 13 to follow in the Autumn

Last week, Thames Valley Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) joined colleagues from the London and Lancashire VRUs in hosting a “virtual visit” for Victoria Atkins MP, Minister for Safeguarding. 

The Home Secretary has confirmed that Thames Valley Police will be one of four forces to trial the introduction of new post-conviction powers to further tackle knife crime and violence.

124,729 people responded to the landmark online survey with an overwhelming majority saying that dog theft was a “serious problem” and thieves should face stiffer sentences.

Thames Valley Police receives an extra £735,000 to tackle serious violent crime, including knife crime and murder.
This investment is part of the £130.5 million funding package announced to tackle serious violent crime across England and Wales.

Thames Valley Police (TVP) has been working in partnership to break down barriers to communicating with people who have autism.