Thames Valley Police profile

Thames Valley Police

About Thames Valley Police

Thames Valley Police, formerly known as Thames Valley Constabulary, is the territorial police force responsible for policing the Thames Valley area covered by the ceremonial counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. It is one of the largest territorial police forces in England and the largest non-metropolitan one.

Our aim

Working in partnership to make our community safer.

Our values

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

  • Treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Act with courage and integrity.
  • Take pride in delivering a high-quality service and keeping our promises.
  • Engage, listen and respond.
  • Learn from experience and always seek to improve.

Strategic objectives

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