Vulnerability

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Managing demand on services through working together

Nationally, policing reform is underway to improve the management of risk and increase focus on prevention and vulnerability. Managing the more vulnerable members of our community in an effective way will allow the police and other organisations working together, to provide a better quality service, reduce problems that arise repeatedly and help reduce demand on services.

There are three overlapping areas I want to highlight in particular within the vast area of ‘vulnerability’:

• Mental health

• Adults at risk

• Service quality

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Police & Crime Bulletin November 2020

Subscribe to my monthly email newsletter to get the latest news and views direct to your inbox - just click here... What the Coronavirus Tiers mean for Thames Valley From Wednesday 2nd December the national coronavirus lockdown will end and we will enter a new period of tiered restrictions.

In conversation with Dr Rachel Ward and Chief Inspector Jason Kew

I've been talking to GP, Dr Rachel Ward and Chief Inspector Jason Kew from the Thames Valley Violence Reduction Unit about the dangers of county lines drugs gangs who often exploit young people. Click here to view on my YouTube channel.      

Live Chat improves access to support for victims of crime

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.
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Parents affected by domestic abuse given help thanks to OPCC funding

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Police & Crime Bulletin July 2020

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.
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Police & Crime Bulletin June 2020

Tributes paid to victims of the Forbury Gardens attack On Saturday 27th June a virtual vigil will be held in tribute to the victims of last week's appalling attack in Forbury Gardens. In the days following the attacks, Reading has seen an outpouring of grief and sadness that has united the lo