Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley

🚨 Report crime and anti-social behaviour 🚨 Have you witnessed a crime or experienced anti-social behaviour? Reporting it to Thames Valley Police can make a real difference in improving community safety. In this video, your Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber discusses: 🚔 Performance of your local police force 💷 Recent investment in crime reporting methods 🖥️ How to report different types of crimes 👤 The importance of sharing information with the police 📲 If you see something that concerns you in your community, don't just report it on social media - tell the police. Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e2Quj7pn #ThamesValley #Police #CommunitySafety #ReportCrime

We are one-step closer to realising our new state-of-the-art forensics centre in the Thames Valley. This building, and the people who work within it, will be a vital asset in Thames Valley Police fight against crime, helping to improve investigations, outcomes, and justice for victims.

This National Business Crime Reduction Partnership Awareness Week, PCC Matthew Barber funds initiatives to fight retail crime across the Thames Valley. £22,000 of funding has been announced to support Business Crime Reduction Partnerships dedicated to reducing business crime. A BCRP is a partnership-based approach to preventing crime and disorder. "This is part of our strategy to work in partnership to create strong networks to disrupt shop theft, make the night-time economy safer and bring more criminals to justice.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqTqNhMG

🌟 Join our team 🌟 We are currently hiring for a Senior Delivery Manager to lead a team to deliver a range of transformative projects. This is a unique opportunity to lead on the delivery of high-profile initiatives and make a tangible difference in people’s lives. 🗓️ Applications close on Sunday 6 April Find out more and apply ➡️ https://shorturl.at/AAeG9 #Recruitment #Vacancy #DeliveryManager #Police #PCC #ThamesValley

⚽️ Check out this video from Association of Police and Crime Commissioners featuring Reading FC Community Trust discussing how Thames Valley #ViolencePrevention Partnership funded sport sessions are helping to provide greater community safety and opportunities for young people 👇

Following a thorough investigation, three men have been convicted for their involvement in the theft of a £4.8m golden toilet from Blenheim Palace in 2019 ⚖️ James Sheen pleaded guilty to burglary, conspiracy to transfer criminal property, and transferring criminal property last year. Michael Jones was found guilty of burglary today, while Fred Doe was convicted of conspiracy to transfer criminal property after a trial 🧑⚖️ The men were involved at every stage of the crime, from conducting reconnaissance at the palace and booking the use of the toilet, to executing the theft and being part of the sale of the stolen gold. We remain committed to ensuring offenders are brought to justice and impacting criminals where it hurts – in their pockets. We will continue working with our partners to recover cash and assets linked to this burglary 👮🏼 To read more, please visit👉 https://lnkd.in/eFbg-XGP

🛍️ PCC supports National National Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) Awareness Week We have been proactively funding initiatives to fight retail crime and working together with Thames Valley Police, retailers and others in shoplifting prevention, reporting and supporting businesses with technology and increasing policing of our shopping areas. Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eR-m5XAP #BusinessCrime #AwarenessWeek #Shoplifting #Policing National Business Crime Centre

🚘 Grant Funding Opportunity 🚘 We are inviting bids from organisations who can provide a support service for Thames Valley residents seriously injured as a result of a road traffic collision. The support should be available across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes and will be for a period of 1-year as a local proof of concept. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 25 March 2025 (23:59). Find out more and apply ➡️ https://shorturl.at/PPMEl #Funding #RoadTraffic #ThamesValley #Policing

🌟 Join our team 🌟 We are currently hiring for a Director of Strategy and Performance to provide strategic leadership across the OPCC in relation to strategic planning and performance monitoring, playing a key role in supporting the PCC in their aim to cut crime and deliver an effective and efficient police service for Thames Valley communities. 🗓️ Applications close on Friday 28 March 2025 Apply ➡️ https://shorturl.at/l9xDr #Recruitment #Strategy #Performance #Policing #ThamesValley #Jobs

Please watch and share!!! 🚀 This video is something special. It tells the story of Comby—an ordinary guy doing something extraordinary. Comby first connected with TRAIN as a teenager. Nearly 20 years later, we catch up with him to hear how TRAIN shaped his life and why he’s so determined to run the London Marathon for us. From youth work in schools and football sessions, to stepping up as a young leader, to navigating some of life’s biggest challenges—his journey is one of resilience, growth, and the power of youth work. 💙 Watch, be inspired and support Comby’s journey. 👉 Donate now: link in comments How You Can Help: ✅ Donate – Every pound makes a difference! ✅ Share – Help us spread Comby’s story. ✅ Comment – Drop a message of support for Comby below! Let’s get behind him as he takes on 26.2 miles to give back. 🏃♂️💙 Huge thanks to Stone Barrell for telling his story so powerfully! #LondonMarathon #Fundraising #Youthwork #Didcot