Thames Valley Police and partners are rolling out a drug diversion scheme for under 18’s forcewide as part of work being delivered by the Violence Reduction Unit.
The scheme aims to reduce the harm caused by the use of drugs and drug related offences.
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
In 2019 the Home Office announced that 18 Police and Crime Commissioners in areas worst affected by violent crime would share £35 million to establish Violence Reduction Units (VRUs), with a further £35 million provided for 2020/21.
The work of the VRUs is part of the Government’s drive to tackle c
Victims First which supports victims of crime and abuse across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, has launched a Live Chat service to improve access to support for victims.
The Live Chat service which is now live on Victim First’s website www.
A week after being found guilty of the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper, the three men responsible for his tragic death have been sentenced at the Old Bailey.
Mr Justice Edis made clear in his extensive sentencing remarks, stretching to ten pages, his condemnation for the actions of the trio, stati
Figures released today show that Thames Valley Police have already exceeded their recruitment targets for this year.
As part of the Government's drive to deliver 20,000 additional police officers, Thames Valley has recruiting and deploying additional officers across Thames Valley.
In the first tra
Working with other government agencies more than 200 Thames Valley Police officers took part in two separate raid yesterday to tackle serious organised criminals.
The Home Office has announced that the Thames Valley Police & Crime Commissioner has been awarded more than £970,000 in extra funding following a successful bid to the Government’s £25 million Safer Streets Fund – delivering on a key Conservative manifesto commitment.
The Safer Streets Fun
Three men convicted of the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper
Today three men, Henry Long, aged 19, Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole, both aged 18, have been convicted of the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper.
