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Events Calendar

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RT @Matthew Barber: Big thanks to all of the @ThamesVP officers assisting @DC_Police in ensuring the #G7Summit2021 takes place safely. 🙏 https://t.co/NxoihG5ydC

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📰 Sign up to the PCC's tri-monthly newsletter, providing regular updates on: 🗣️ Latest news and views from… https://t.co/GtF3r8BnMt

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🥳 PCC supports @N_Watch week @matthew_barber said: "This Neighbourhood Watch week, I am encouraging everyone to co… https://t.co/BQSna8aJxu

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RT @Matthew Barber: Great to spend the morning with @TVPFED setting out my plan, discussing concerns over disclosure, officer retention… https://t.co/qLoHnoGPzA

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RT @Reading Council: Did you know that June is Bike Month? 🤔🚲 Cycling is a great way to get healthier and feel happier, so why not giv… https://t.co/7Ve4c0q4Dx

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More than £400,000 awarded to the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley to help keep streets safe

Chief Finance Officer

Ian Thompson is Chief Finance Officer of the OPCC.

Ian joined Thames Valley Police Authority in May 1994. He is a chartered public finance accountant (CIPFA) having qualified in 1990 whilst working for his previous employer, Buckinghamshire County Council.

As Chief Finance Officer for the PCC the main priorities of his role are: value for money for taxpayers; financial strategy and budgeting; risk management; audit and governance; treasury management; financial reporting and the annual statement of accounts.

Salary: £88,139 p.a.