£970k Safer Streets Fund to support TVP frontline
THE Thames Valley Police region is one of 35 nationwide to benefit from the Government’s new Safer Streets Fund.
The £25m fund aids community policing, especially in high crime areas, and the Thames Valley police and crime commissioner will receive £970,000 of this.
Activities related to this donation will initially focus on Oxford.
However, it is hoped that eventually the programme will be expanded to neighbouring areas, including those in Berkshire.
Pcc Anthony Stansfeld said: “I am delighted my office has secured more than £970,000 funding across two bids for the Safer Streets Fund.
“This funding will be used to tackle crime such as robbery, theft and burglary in hotspots in our area.
“We will ensure this funding goes straight to the frontline to support and help our communities.
“As part of our bids, we will be looking at many areas of improvement, such as supporting landlords to make their properties more secure, installing better street lighting, CCTV and dedicated cycle storage in areas concern.
“We will also be working with local communities to engage them with crime prevention through advice and education.
“I look forward to seeing positive outcomes for our communities as my office works with Thames Valley Police and other partners to utilise this funding.”
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