Matthew Barber was re-elected as the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner on May 4th, receiving 144,092 votes in the election held on May 2nd.
Following the announcement of the results, Matthew said: “I am delighted to have been re-elected as the Police and Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley.
“Over the past three years, I have worked with the brilliant officers and staff at Thames Valley Police to deliver tangible outcomes our communities can be proud of – a record number of police officers with the number in neighbourhood roles doubled, burglary rates below pre-pandemic levels, knife crime down 13% thanks, in part, to Operation Deter and a zero-tolerance approach to knife possession, the creation of a dedicated Rural Crime Taskforce and the launch of strategy to combat retail crime.
“But I know there is more to do. I campaigned on a platform of continuing to expand neighbourhood policing, protecting communities, people and property. I look forward to taking this plan forward and making Thames Valley a safer place for us all.”
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) aims to reduce crime and ensure an effective and efficient police service. They are elected by the public to hold Chief Constables accountable and ensure the police serve the communities effectively. Additionally, the PCC collaborates with various agencies to ensure a cohesive strategy for preventing and reducing crime, and also works within the criminal justice system to enhance support for crime victims.