Matthew was re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley in May 2024. He served as Deputy PCC from 2017 to 2021, during which time he took on the chairmanship of the Local Criminal Justice Board.
Matthew was previously councillor for the Steventon and the Hanneys ward of the Vale of White Horse District Council. He also served as Leader of the Council from 2011 to 2018. He has been a director of the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership as well as Chairman of Vale4Business and a Board Member of Science Vale and is involved in various charitable organisations.
Jason Owen has an extensive background in the field of CCTV operations and surveillance. Currently serving as the CCTV Operations Manager at Thames Valley Police and the Managing Director at PIXEL CONSULTANCY LIMITED, Jason previously held roles such as Head of Surveillance & CCTV Operations at Wandsworth Borough Council and security officer at Harrods. Jason has received specialized education from Tavcom Training, earning BTEC Level certifications in CCTV over IP, Professional Practices of CCTV System Design, and Control Room Management.
Takeaways
- Thames Valley Police has taken over CCTV operations from local councils.
- The initiative aims to enhance public safety through better surveillance.
- CCTV is crucial for crime detection and public reassurance.
- The use of technology in CCTV operations is evolving.
- Public consent is essential for implementing facial recognition technology.
- The control room in Milton Keynes is a model for future expansions.
- Investment in state-of-the-art equipment is a priority.
- Collaboration with local authorities is key to funding and operations.
- The project aims to consolidate various CCTV systems into one.
- Future plans include expanding to Oxfordshire and beyond.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Thames Valley Police CCTV Initiative
03:10 – Innovative Approaches to Public Safety and CCTV
05:49 – Technological Advancements in CCTV Operations
09:11 – Future Plans and Expansion of CCTV Services
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