Matthew Barber, Thames Valley Police (TVP) Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC), Jason Hogg, TVP Chief Constable and Berkshire West LCU Commander Chief Superintendent Felicity Parker attended the meeting to give presentations and answer questions from members of the Committee.

The presentation covered Thames Valley-wide issues including recruitment, Neighbourhood Policing and Retail Crime, as well as local information on Crime Type analysis, tackling Retail Crime and supporting businesses across Reading, targeted action on Western Elms Avenue, and focused Policing and Partnership activity in Southcote and Coronation Square.

Members of the Committee asked a number of questions on subjects which included the decreasing number of PCSOs, ongoing work to tackle drug dealing in local areas, violence against women and girls, ASB and crime from boats, the new white paper on policing, a public health approach to drug-related crime and Mental health police officers.

Resolved –

            That the Thames Valley Police PCC, Chief Constable and Chief Superintendent be thanked for their presentations.