Serious organised crime and terrorism

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Improving the local response

Under the 2011 Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act, PCCs are required to have regard to the Strategic Policing Requirement (SPR) issued by the Home Secretary when issuing or varying a Police and Crime Plan. The latest SPR issued in 2015 highlighted the following national areas of concern which must be addressed by each police force:

• terrorism

• serious and organised crime

• cyber-security incidents

• threats to public order and safety

• civil emergencies

• child sexual abuse and exploitation

At a local level, the police service are integral to minimising the risk of terrorism by preventing radicalisation, protecting public places, transport systems and critical infrastructure from attack.

Organised crime is serious crime which is coordinated and conducted by people working together on a continuing basis (Organised Crime Groups, or OCGs), often motivated by financial gain. OCGs are responsible for the trafficking of human beings, drugs, weapons, wildlife, historical and religious artefacts.

There are over 6,000 Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) active within the UK with a number operating in the Thames Valley. Therefore a combined national and local strategy is required.

News

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Joint operation to tackle criminals across the South East of England

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Police & Crime Bulletin November 2020

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Police & Crime Bulletin October 2020

Cyber Resilience Centre launched across the South East Region to help businesses A new partnership between the police, the private sector and academics has been launched across the South East to aid businesses in protecting themselves from cybercrime. The South East Cyber Resilience Centre (SECRC)

In conversation with Dr Rachel Ward and Chief Inspector Jason Kew

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Week of action to tackle ‘county lines’ drug dealing

Last month Thames Valley Police took part in a national week of action as the force continues its commitment to combat county lines drug dealing. The work was part of a national week of action led by the National Crime Agency which focused on disrupting those who look to exploit communiti

Police & Crime Bulletin September 2020

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Police & Crime Bulletin August 2020

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