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Matthew Barber
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Welcoming the Government's new 10-year drug strategy

Tuesday, 21 December, 2021
The Government's newly published drugs strategy, entitled From harm to hope, is a welcome combination of enforcement, rehabilitation and prevention.
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New drug diversion programme in place across Thames Valley to help break the cycle of substance misuse and crime

Tuesday, 7 December, 2021
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. The contract for the provision of the adult drug diversion wit
Knives

Op Sceptre tackles knife crime across Thames Valley

Tuesday, 30 November, 2021
Thames Valley Police has conducted a series of activities in support of Op Sceptre, the national week of action to challenge and reduce the threat of knife crime. As part of a national knife crime week of action that ran from Monday 15 November to Sunday 21 November, the public were reminded of the
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Pilot helps to prosecute drug dealers quicker

Friday, 26 November, 2021
A pilot scheme run by Thames Valley Police has helped to prosecute drug dealers quicker than previously possible. The year-long pilot scheme, in partnership with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), has helped to expedite the process of possess
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Thames Valley Police target serious violence with hotspot policing approach

Friday, 15 October, 2021
Over the next six months Thames Valley Police will be targeting hotspots across the force area to tackle knife crime and serious violence, with neighbourhood officers supported by additional specialist officers. The force is also the first in the country to trial a new mobile phone app to target th

Police and Crime Commissioner launches four-year vision for policing in the Thames Valley

Wednesday, 30 June, 2021
The Police and Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley has today (30/6) launched his Police & Criminal Justice Plan, setting out his key priorities for policing across the region. The newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, has launched his Police & Criminal Justi
Two Mile Ash

Horrific incident in Milton Keynes leaves two men dead and young boy in serious condition

Monday, 28 June, 2021
The horrific incident that took place on Saturday morning in the Two Mile Ash area of Milton Keynes will have shocked the whole community.
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Police & Crime Bulletin May 2021

Monday, 31 May, 2021
I want to say a big thank you to the more than 313,000 people across Thames Valley who voted for me to become your Police & Crime Commissioner.
VRU

All Thames Valley secondary schools to receive new drugs awareness teaching materials

Wednesday, 26 May, 2021
All secondary schools across the Thames Valley are being provided new resources to help educate young people on the dangers of drugs. Thames Valley Violence Reduction Unit commissioned the PSHE Association to develop new quality assured materials and lesson plans, ensuring teaching approaches and c
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Police & Crime Bulletin April 2021

Friday, 23 April, 2021
New initiative announced to tackle fly-tipping across Thames Valley Fly tipping is a major concern across Thames Valley and it can affect private landowners in both rural and urban locations.
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