Thames Valley Police are one of seven forces rolling out a facial recognition scheme to help catch criminals. Some fear the technology is being used to turn Britain into a 'surveillance state' but Thames Valley believe monitoring people in this way is 'proportionate and justified' GB News' Will Godley went to Milton Keynes where it's being used for the first time. | GB News

👮Over 5700 police patrols in Thames Valley this Winter👮 This winter, police forces across the country took part in a two month operation, starting on 1 December 2025, to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour in town and city centres. Across 30 hotspot areas, officers made 266 arrests, there were also 87 positive outcomes for retail crime and 23 for antisocial behaviour. Alongside enforcement activity, teams carried out 2757 engagements, providing crime prevention advice and offering direct sup

We're #hiring: Preventing and thoroughly investigating crime can’t be achieved by any one person alone; it relies upon a team of over 8,000 staff, officers and volunteers, working alongside partner agencies and the public. As a Detention Officer, you will work within Thames Valley Police custody suites providing support to Custody Officers and police investigators as they deal with a range of individuals – some being the most challenging and vulnerable in society. You will be the first point of

Meet Abbie, a Tier 3 Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) at Thames Valley Police 🔬🧪 Abbie has worked tirelessly over the last eight years to help protect local communities and support investigations from crime scene to court. Her hard work and dedication have enabled her to achieve promotion to a Tier 3 CSI where she has developed the knowledge and skills to become a Crime Scene Manager. Becoming a CSI is just one role at Thames Valley Police that allows you to work together with our police officer