A new blueprint for policing, community safety and criminal justice has been launched by Thames Valley Police.
This plan sets out fifteen priorities and indicative measures of success – with protecting women and girls high on the list, along with antisocial behaviour and recruiting more officers.
There are also plans to increase CCTV coverage.
The Police and Crime Commissioner receives an annual grant from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) to commission services for victims and witnesses of crime of around £1.4 million.
The Police and Crime Plan sets out the priorities for Thames Valley Police over the coming years with a focus on three key pillars – Protecting
Communities, Protecting People and Protecting Property.
The office will also provide more than £5 million across the next four years for the Crime Prevention Fund, to fund initiatives which aim to reduce crime and disorder and support victims.
PCC Matthew Barber said: “This new plan builds upon the commitments I made during the recent PCC elections and reflects the priorities of residents across the Thames Valley.
“From expanding neighbourhood policing to tackling antisocial behaviour and
violence against women and girls, creating a hostile environment for those who commit crimes in our rural communities and retail spaces and continuing to drive down incidents of serious violence and residential burglary, this plan will provide the framework for making every community across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes safer.
“I will now hold the Chief Constable to account on the delivery of this plan, turning commitments into action and ensuring common sense policing that is proactive in fighting crime, delivers safer streets and builds public trust and confidence.”
The plan draws upon a wide range of information from the police, community safety and criminal justice partners to ensure it reflects the police and crime issues which are affecting the Thames Valley.
Jason Hogg, chief constable of Thames Valley Police, said: “My officers and staff are committed to reducing antisocial behaviour and violence against women and girls in all forms, as well as building trust and confidence back
into policing.
“This plan closely aligns to the work my teams are doing across the force to help us achieve these objectives and many more.
“I welcome the opportunities this presents to continue the great work already taking place with our partner agencies and the public to ensure the Thames Valley is an excellent police force trusted by all who live, visit and work here.”
Police and Crime Commissioners are required by law to publish a Police and Crime Plan.
