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#Crimefighters
Doubling the number of neighbourhood police officers in
@ThamesVP
.
There are now more than 5,000 police officers in Thames Valley - more than ever before!
✅ Cut 101 waiting times
✅ More police
✅ Visible hotspot patrols
Read more ➡️
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🚨BREAKING🚨
Big news from
@SuellaBraverman
at
#policeconf22
, announcing an end to “degree-only” entry routes into policing. An important change I’ve been calling for which will enable
@ThamesVP
to recruit the best
#crimefighters
for our community.
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I am one of the 16 Police & Crime Commissioners calling for permanent changes to the recruitment regime for police officers. Police forces should have flexibility to make better local choice and recruit from a wide range of backgrounds. 🗞️👮🏻♀️
@Telegraph
@charleshymas
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51 year old arrested in Witney for sexual offences is male: Last week, a child was reported missing and later subjected to a serious sexual assault in Oxfordshire. My greatest concern is for the victim and ensuring they receive the support they need and…
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The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place
#OnThisDay
in 2018 at St George's Chapel, Windsor, with an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion. The event was protected by
@ThamesVP
in its largest ever operation to date.
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Earlier this month I spoke about about the need for clarity and accuracy following a case of sexual assault in Oxfordshire. The debate about the recording of sex and gender has remained in the spotlight following the conviction and sentencing of the vile murderer Scarlet Blake.
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Big thanks to all of the
@ThamesVP
officers assisting
@DC_Police
in ensuring the
#G7Summit2021
takes place safely. 🙏
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🧵There’s a video circulating on social media which many will have seen showing
@metpoliceuk
officers struggling to detain a suspect until backup arrived. Lots of comment about police tactics, officer conduct and experience - of course we can all have a view on these things, but
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Thank you for all the support from people across Thames Valley. I am delighted to have been re-elected as Police & Crime Commissioner in Thames Valley.
It is a huge privilege to work with the brave men and women of
@ThamesVP
and to serve communities across our three counties.
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Crowdsourcing for my daughter’s maths homework, please help...
She’s producing a tally and bar chart of people’s favourite meals.
Please let me know your favourite...
1) Fish & chips 🐟
2) Pizza 🍕
3) Roast dinner 🥩
4) Curry 🍛
5) Barbecue 🍗
6) Pasta 🍝
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Thank you to everyone for the their votes and their support. Honoured to have been elected as
@TV_PCC
. I pledge to work tirelessly for every community in Berks, Bucks, MK and Oxon to deliver My Plan for Thames Valley. The real work starts here!
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Congratulations to
@TVP8339
SI Adegbola from
@ThamesVP
for winning the National Special Constable of the Year at the Lord Ferrers Awards at Lancaster House. A huge thanks to Emem for his fantastic work and the efforts of all his
@TVP_Specials
colleagues! 👏👮♂️🏆
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Abandoning your child in a pushchair to physical attack a police officer going about their duty.
I am all for challenging the police when they get things wrong, but the police are not the enemy. The only people who are the enemies of the police are criminals, and
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This isn’t just about supporting the police, is it about upholding the rule of law and a safe and stable society.
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Thames Valley PCC criticises force over gender description of defendant
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upholding the law is in all our interests. The old adage that the public are the police and the police are the public isn’t just a quaint saying. There is a real truth underlying it that we ignore at our peril. Instead we see bystanders filming events for social media clicks
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In Poland
#OnThisDay
in 1943, the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising began, after German troops entered the Ghetto to round up the remaining Jews. The uprising lasted a month during which around 13,000 Jews died, the remainder being transferred to Majdanek and Treblinka concentration camps.
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there’s a bigger concern in my view. As citizens in what we hope is an ordered society, we all have an interest in the rule of law. Without putting ourselves in undue danger we all have a duty to assist the police. Not just be a that’s what the common law says but because
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“I believe Rishi is best placed to support the police in the fight against crime and as PM I believe he will have the grip to deliver across Government. I welcome his tough stance on illegal drugs, his commitment to a fairer funding formula for policing.”
@RishiSunak
#Ready4Rishi
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while those paid to protect us struggle to deal with someone resisting arrest. Apathy is the challenge that perhaps affects the larger number (and for me is actually more worrying) but clearly for some there’s clearly an assumption that the police are automatically in the wrong.
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they are the enemies of all of us.
The police benefit from being held to account. Most people in the real world still support the police in what they do.
On the latter point there is a lot more the Met and policing generally can do to engender trust. Certainly in
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The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, opened
#OnThisDay
in 1683 as the world's first university museum.
@AshmoleanMuseum
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Delighted to have been reselected to stand again as Police & Crime Commissioner in next year's election. Thanks to colleagues for their support. Lots of work to do between now and then but look forward to continuing to seek to improve policing on behalf of the public.
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Thames Valley I am determined to rebuild confidence through my
#Crimefighters
strategy, but if as a society we chose to sit back and watch (or film), whether that is in real life or as a spectator on social media then we have a much bigger problem.
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Appalling to see a protest in MK earlier today escalate into something much uglier. Spoken to
@ThamesVP
officers this evening to discuss the police response & understand what was also taking place off camera. Criminal offences WILL be investigated & appropriate action taken. 1/3
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The results are in! 📊
🏆 Roast is still the nation’s favourite according to a five year olds entirely unscientific crowdsourced research.
Thank you for the thousands of responses. She’s delighted!
#funmaths
#favouritefood
@manorprep
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Airey Neave, Member of Parliament for Abingdon, was killed by a car bomb as he exited the Palace of Westminster
#OnThisDay
in 1979. The Irish National Liberation Army claimed responsibility.
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A big day for
@ThamesVP
today. Final interviews taking place to select a new Chief Constable to take on the role from next April. I’ll announce the result tomorrow morning.
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The work starts now! I’m honoured to have been adopted as the
@Conservatives
candidate to become
@TV_PCC
in next year’s elections. Thank you to everyone who supported me, I’m looking forward to repaying that trust by working tirelessly for the people of the Thames Valley.
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After meeting with my Chief Constable this morning looking at
@ThamesVP
Force performance it was nice to meet some of the newest recruits to
@HantsTVPolDogs
.
Meet TPD Cooper and TPD TJ! 🐾
Amazing animals that will grow up to be an invaluable support to their human colleagues.
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Shocking events in Reading this evening. Please avoid the
#ForburyGardens
area.
@ThamesVP
are on the scene along with other emergency services and an investigation is underway. Thoughts are with those affected and their families.
#rdguk
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Friday night in Didcot and all is eerily quiet. Out with
@ThamesVP
this evening, thank you to everyone who is complying with the instructions to
#stayathome
you really will
#savelives
!
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Spent some time this evening with
@ThamesVP
and
@BTPOxon
at Oxford station talking about how officers are deploying proactively to tackle predatory behaviour in the night time economy.
#ProjectVigilant
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The horrific attack in Reading yesterday has now been declared a terrorist incident. I’ve spoken to
@TerrorismPolice
who are now leading the investigation.
Thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones & huge thanks to the
@ThamesVP
officers who responded so quickly & bravely.
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Shocking scenes in the centre of Reading today. Huge thanks to
@RBFRSofficial
,
@SCAS999
and
@TVP_Reading
for their response. As I understand it, two people have been taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation, hopefully no further injuries are suffered. 🔥
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Today I joined Lissie Harper at House of Commons to mark the passing of
#HarpersLaw
which comes into force today, introducing tougher sentences for those who kill emergency service workers in the line of duty.
Thanks to
@KieranMullanUK
for his support of the campaign.
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Great to meet the latest recruit to
@TVP_horses
this afternoon. Introducing Police Horse Viktor. The Mounted Section do a fantastic job supporting local policing as well as providing an invaluable role at public order events and providing mutual aid to forces across the country.
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Happy Sunday! ☀️🐾
Big thank you to everyone working over the bank holiday weekend to keep the rest of us safe. 🙏
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I’ve written to the Lord Chancellor
@MoJGovUK
asking him to look at this case. Incredible that anyone found guilty in these circumstances should serve less than 1/5 of their sentence in a closed prison. Must be wider review of how sentences are carried out.
@PSUMedicCop
@TVPFED
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As we await the demolition of the final three cooling towers at Didcot A power station we should all take a moment to remember the men who lost their lives in the boiler house collapse and the horrific task of emergency workers and others in recovering the bodies & investigating.
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The shocking murder of PC Andrew Harper is a tragedy that will appal the public across the country. Thoughts and prayers for his family, friends and colleagues. A reminder of the bravery of all our police officers and the risks they bear every day to protect the public.
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Absolutely ridiculous. As a Detective she doesn’t wear uniform and I doubt anyone would have made a similar point about a male detective wearing a suit!
A complex investigation being further complicated by often ghoulish media comments. Here’s another prime example!
Detective Superintendent Rebecca Smith at press conference yesterday - skin tight navy dress, stilettos, poker straightened hair - whatever happened to a cop uniform! Or is she auditioning for Love Island for midlifers. Show some respect for a missing mother!
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Last week I met
@BorisJohnson
at
@10DowningStreet
to discuss police funding and how
@ThamesVP
can deliver our share of the additional 20,000 pledged by the government. I’d love to hear your view about crime in the Thames Valley. Have your say at
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A big thanks to all of the
@ThamesVP
police officers and staff and the hundreds of officers who joined them from forces across the country who worked on today’s enormous operation to keep everyone safe in and around
@BlenheimPalace
#OpPledge
#EPC2024
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The Britannia Bridge - across the Menai Strait between the island of Anglesey and the mainland of Wales - designed by Robert Stephenson, was completed
#OnThisDay
in 1850 when Stevenson himself fitted the last rivet.
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I'm asking for your support to continue the work to keep Thames Valley safe. On Thursday 2nd May you decide who will be your Police & Crime Commissioner. 🗳️
The next PCC will be responsible for a budget of over £584m and holding the Chief Constable to account on your behalf.
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84 hours after the polls closed, the votes are finally about to start being counted! Many hours still to go I fear!
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The policing operation in Windsor over the next few days will be the largest in Thames Valley Police’s history.
Whilst paying tribute to Her Late Majesty officers from
@ThamesVP
will be joined by officers from across the UK to ensure the public can pay their respects safely.
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So how did that happen? All of a sudden there’s a teenager in the house!
#OnThisDay
in 2011 our wonderful daughter, Emily, arrived, and it makes me feel incredibly proud (and old) to see what a wonderful young woman she’s becoming.
#HappyBirthday
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I've written to the Secretary of State for the Environment, joining the call for tougher penalties for fly-tipping, inc...
💷 Increase fine for large scale offenders to £50k
🚚 Stronger powers to destroy vehicles involved in fly-tipping
🗑️ National waste crime offenders list
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🌧 A soggy start, but good luck to the
@TVPFED
and
@Hantspolfed
riders joining the
@PolUnityTourUK
this morning. 🚴♂️
👮🏼♂️Riding in memory of those who lost their lives protecting the public and raising funds for
@UK_COPS
to support survivors.
💷 Donate at:
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A wonderful afternoon welcoming Thames Valley’s latest intake of Special Constables. These 18 incredible people are giving up their time to help protect us all and bring the strength of
@TVP_Specials
up to 357 officers.
#ThankYou
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Staff across the NHS have done an amazing job during the pandemic, but consistency matters in public sector pay. Police officers in
@ThamesVP
and across the country deserve a pay rise. It is only affordable for one sector if it is affordable for all.
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Good opportunity to talk to
@RishiSunak
this morning in Henley about the work I’ve launched in Thames Valley to help tackle the culture of knife carrying
#OpDeter
and discuss how closer working with the
@CPSUK
can deliver
#justiceforvictims
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@allandonoghue
@ThamesVP
I’d suggest (a) it’s a stock photo, (b) possibly glow sticks, (c) spare batteries for the torch and radio, (d) The Winchester.
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With
@OxonFireRescue
@RBFRSofficial
&
@Bucksfire
today at
@BlenheimPalace
to mark the continued collaboration between the three fire and rescue services,
@ThamesVP
&
@SCAS999
. This joint work is saving money but more importantly improving public safety across the Thames Valley.
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A long and unusual campaign. Thank you to
@laetisiacarter
,
@John4PCC
&
@Policeless6
for running such passionate campaigns. Biggest thanks to those who took part and voted. Democracy really matters.
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Close but no cigar! 🥈
My entry in the battenberg category only made second place this time in the village baking competition. 🍰
So pleased the sun came out for the
#HanneyJubileeFayre
☀️
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Thankfully the rain has stayed away this afternoon (so far🤞🏻)
#BackBarber
#CommonSensePolicing
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Today I was out with Sgt
@snash6414
in Banbury to see for myself the great work her team do in
@TVP_Banbury
. Always good to talk to frontline officers about the challenges they face. A brilliant team, dedicated to keeping people safe and catching the bad guys.
#thankyou
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And that’s it! 10pm and the polling stations have closed. Thank you for all the support I’ve received from across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
Well done to everyone who has stood - for any party and none - for putting themselves forward.
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A huge amount of hard work, long hours and dedication from
@ThamesVP
officers long with many other Forces and agencies! This isn’t just impressive because of the scale but it shows law enforcement being able to get one step ahead of the criminals by cracking their communications.
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Pleasure to be part of the
@SloughTory
selections meeting this evening. Congratulations to
@kanwaltoor
on being selected as the
@Conservatives
candidate for
#Slough
.
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A real passion and commitment from everyone who attended the launch of our month of action against knife crime this morning. Marked by the arrival of the
#knifeangel
at
@Stadium_MK
and supported by
@MKDonsSET
@mkcouncil
@HazardAlley
.
#knifesentence
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Great news to have the additional funding confirmed to help prevent violent crime in Thames Valley.
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Last round of the evening back in Oxfordshire then catching up on the days emails.
#BackBarber
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Plenty of people hate him, lots love him, but no one can doubt
@BorisJohnson
’s passion & energy. This determination & drive will see him through these difficult days & with fantastic care from the
@NHSuk
I hope he makes a speedy return to
@carriesymonds
and to
@10DowningStreet
.
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Obligatory photo
#DogsAtPollingStations
Lend me your support today and back my plan for cutting crime and catching criminals.
#BackBarber
🗳️
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Get the latest news and views on policing in Thames Valley and find out about my plan to tackle crime as your next Police & Crime Commissioner.
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I’ve been at Thames Valley’s Police Training College this afternoon talking to the latest class of new recruits. A great bunch and good to discuss knife crime, CCTV and my plans to reinvigorate community policing in 2023. 👮🏻♀️
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Popped into Abingdon Police Station this morning with some Christmas biscuits 🍪 for the great folks
@tvpsouthandvale
Thanks to all of the staff and officers across
@ThamesVP
, working throughout the festive period to keep the rest of us safe. 👮🏻♀️
🎄🎅
#MerryChristmas
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This shouldn’t be news! This is already the case in
@ThamesVP
. Glad to see other forces following suit but the public should be able to expect this of the police as a matter of course.
Today
@PoliceChiefs
announced a new commitment for police officers to attend all home burglaries in England and Wales.
👮♀️Keeping our streets and homes safer.
👮Making burglary a high-risk crime.
👮♂️Increasing confidence in local forces.
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If only the children were happy with a four mile walk first thing in the morning as a birthday present 🤷🏻♂️
2️⃣ today! 🐶🐾🎁
#dogsoftwitter
#birthdaydog
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Congratulations to
@Ben_Everitt
on being selected as the
@Conservatives
candidate for Milton Keynes North. Delighted to play a small part in the evening’s proceedings. Ben will be a great champion for the people of MK!
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Out today with ACC Bunt, responsible for the operation in Windsor,
@CCJasonHogg
& Sgt Llewellyn talking to the public, volunteers & police officers, all looking forward to tonight’s
#CoronationConcert
. Thanks to all of those working hard to make tonight safe & successful! 👑
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I am delighted that the Home Office have set our proposals to give the police tougher powers to deal with unauthorised encampments - an issue that affects many local communities and one I have been campaigning on for many months.
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Lissie Harper opens police fitness suite in memory of husband PC Andrew Harper
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Nominations are in! Just 37 days to go 📅
Have your say on policing in Thames Valley on Thursday 2nd May 🗳️
I'm asking for your support to back my
#Crimefighters
plan. Find out more at
☑️ More police, safer streets
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Great to see the pride on the faces of new
@TVP_Specials
who were sworn in this afternoon. Thank you to all of the Special Constables who give their time and skills to help keep the public safe.
#thankyou
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Speaking to the
@ThamesVP
Senior Leaders Forum today. Around 200 senior officers and staff joining the event in person and online with a particular focus about the work that is already ongoing as well as new ideas of how we can help tackle violence against women in society.
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Matthew Barber has been re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley: “I campaigned on a platform of continuing to expand neighbourhood policing, protecting communities, people and property. I look forward to taking this plan forward…
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Delighted to open the
@TV_PCC
’s virtual conference on reducing reoffending. Nearly 200 people joining us from across Berks, Bucks & Oxon with a determination to turn people’s lives around, reducing reoffending & preventing more people becoming the victims of crime in the future.
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The law needs to change to enable the police to accurately record sex: Yesterday I wrote to the Home Secretary urging a review of the Police & Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) to ensure the police accurately record sex.
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Jason Hogg named as the preferred candidate to be Thames Valley Chief Constable: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, Matthew Barber, has named Jason Hogg as his proposed appointment for Thames Valley Police Chief Constable.
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My wonderful wife made the easy mistake of marrying me
#OnThisDay
in 2010. Also
#OnThisDay
a train named after a duck went quicker than any other train named after a duck (The “Mallard” broke the world speed record for a steam locomotive by reaching 125.88mph).
#HappyAnniversary
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Well that’s it. All done. Polls closed.
Thanks for all the fantastic support.
Result due Saturday afternoon.
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🏍️ Last month we launched the new off-road motorbike team. They will be supporting local neighbourhood teams by tackling antisocial behaviour and criminality in hard to reach areas. In rural communities or our town and cities, pursuing criminals across Thames Valley.
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When did eggs start being sold in 10s and am I the only one who is uneasy with this perversion of the natural order of things? 🥚
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Huge thanks to
@NPASBenson
for letting me tag along this morning. Great discussion about the use of helicopters, fixed wing aircraft and drones and how all three can be used to support
@ThamesVP
officers on the frontline.
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@MuscleClinicUK
@TheOxfordMail
@Cycliq
@roadcc
Can I ask if this has been reported? Grateful if you could DM me please.
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Pitcairn Island was discovered
#OnThisDay
in 1767 by Midshipman Robert Pitcairn on an expeditionary voyage commanded by Philip Carteret.
Also
#OnThisDay
in 2010 I married my wonderful wife, who (thankfully) is still putting up with me! 💍
#12thAnniversary
#BestYearsYetToCome
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Looking forward to joining these brilliant
@ThamesVP
officers in London this evening at the
@PFEW_HQ
#BraveryAwards
.
Three TVP officers saved the lives of a terrified woman and her children by detaining an extremely abusive and violent husband - suffering severe injuries during the incident. They've now been nominated for The National
#PoliceBravery
Awards tomorrow:
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