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A pioneering intervention project supporting young people out of knife carrying is set to be rolled out across the Thames Valley
Police and Crime Commissioner commits new funding to tackle youth knife offending
Tackling illegal racing in Milton Keynes
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.
Building trust and confidence - Police and Crime Commissioner and Thames Valley Police detail plans for greater engagement with communities
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.
The law needs to change to enable the police to accurately record sex
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.
Matthew Barber calls on four major retailers to stop the sale of illegal e-scooters
Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, has written to four major retailers to ask them to reconsider the sale of e-scooters.
£200,000 taken from criminals to support community projects
Police & Crime Commissioner provides grant funding of over £200,000 taken from criminals to support community projects