Our commitment

Find out more about our aims and priorities for Thames Valley.

We are committed to working together to make our communities safer.

We will do this by preventing and thoroughly investigating crime, supporting victims and bringing offenders to justice. With our people, public and partners we will build stronger, more resilient communities and will provide a modern police force which meets the needs of the public we serve.

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) outlines the priorities for the Thames Valley and how we will work with partners to achieve them in the Police and Crime Plan. Further information is available in the latest Thames Valley Police Strategic Plan Summary:

• Thames Valley Police Strategic Plan 2025-26

We aim to: 

• cut crimes that are of most concern to the community,
• increase the visible presence of the police,
• protect our communities from the most serious harm,
• improve communication with the public in order to build trust and confidence within our communities,
• tackle bureaucracy and develop the professional skills of all staff,
• reduce costs and protect the front line.

To foster the trust and confidence of our community, we will:

• take pride in delivering a high-quality service and keeping our promises,
• engage, listen and respond,
• learn from experience and always seek to improve.

Diversity

We are committed to promoting equality within our workforce, removing all forms of discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all. Thames Valley is home to a diverse set of communities and we understand the importance of making sure our workforce reflects this diversity.

Trust and Confidence

The trust and confidence of the communities we serve is important to us and is integral to the work we do every day. An independent survey of residents carried out in 2024 found that 72% felt that Thames Valley Police was an organisation they can trust. Whilst this finding is promising, we always strive to improve and have created a 5-year Trust and Confidence strategy to demonstrate our commitment to our communities and to help structure the work being done.

You can also find out about our Race Action Plan which runs until March 2026 and will then fall under the remit of the Trust and Confidence strategy.