In this highlights package, Bernard Rix discusses key topics in policing with Matthew Barber, the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Ben Twomey discusses the end of the Vagrancy Act with Rose Perkins of Crisis plus highlights of the recent webinar on the transformation of digital forensics in law enforcement.
The week started with an interview with Matthew Barber, the Thames Valley Police & Crime Commissioner, outside the Police Station in Milton Keynes who discussed the importance of community safety and addressed future initiatives, particularly in tackling vehicle crime. In this clip we hear Matthew talking about the recent increase in shoplifting in Thames Valley and the deliverables he has been most proud of in his time at the helm.
We next turned to the topic of vagrancy and our presenter Ben Twomey asked the question “After more than 200 years, is time up for the Vagrancy Act?” He was joined by Rosie Perkins, Campaigns Manager at Crisis, who outlined a slice of history that is still relevant today.
https://policing.tv/videos/scrapping-the-vagrancy-act-with-rosie-perkins-at-crisis/
Lastly we learned from Detective Constable Anthony Jones, a digital forensics specialist with Leicestershire Police’s Cyber Crime Team, how their partnership with Telefonica Tech had delivered transformation in digital forensics in law enforcement.
https://policing.tv/videos/telefonica-tech-webinar-highlights/
Takeaway
- Community safety is a priority for Thames Valley Police.
- Increased officer numbers have positively impacted crime rates.
- The new reporting system for retailers has led to more charges.
- The Vagrancy Act is an outdated law that punishes homelessness.
- Criminalization of homelessness does not help those in need.
- Digital forensics is transforming law enforcement capabilities.
- Partnerships with tech companies enhance policing effectiveness.
- Public perception of safety is as important as actual safety.
- Investments in modern equipment support police operations.
- Feedback from new technologies indicates significant improvements.
Chapters
00:00 Community Safety and Crime Reduction Initiatives
03:07 The Vagrancy Act: A Historical Perspective
05:57 Transforming Digital Forensics in Law Enforcement
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