A closer look at the Thames Valley

Police and Crime Commissioner announces new investment to keep streets safe and bring more criminals to justice

Thames Valley PCC, Matthew Barber, has today (28/1) set out his spending plans for Thames Valley Police which will see new investment to keep our streets safer and bring more criminals to justice.

Statement from the Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, on Milton Keynes protest (29/12)

Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, on the protest at an NHS testing centre in Milton Keynes yesterday (29/12).

PCC seeking your views on Thames Valley Police budget

Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, Matthew Barber, has launched an online survey seeking views on the budget for Thames Valley Police for 2022/23.

Statement: Grovelands Road, Reading

Statement from the Police and Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley, Matthew Barber, following an incident on Grovelands Road, Reading.

Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes landmark reforms for victims

Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley has welcomed government plans for a first ever Victims' Law.

Police and Crime Commissioner Supports National Day of Hope

Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner supports National Day of Hope to celebrate the potential of young people and their contributions to safe and vibrant communities

New drug diversion programme in place across Thames Valley to help break the cycle of substance misuse and crime

Thames Valley Police has a new partnership with the substance abuse charity Druglink to deliver an innovative adult drug diversion programme providing education and support to help break the cycle of substance abuse and minor offending.

Police and Crime Commissioner supports White Ribbon Day to end violence against women and girls

Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner is supporting White Ribbon Day, an annual awareness campaign that seeks to address male violence against women and combat crimes such as domestic abuse, rape and sexual violence, stalking and honour based abuse.

Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes government support for “Harper’s Law”

Matthew Barber, Thames Valley’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has welcomed the confirmation by the government that it intends to place “Harper’s Law” on the statute book.

Organisations across Thames Valley awarded over £100,000 to support policing priorities

Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, Matthew Barber, and Chief Constable, John Campbell, have awarded voluntary and community organisations £107,670 in this year’s Community Fund.