Thames Valley Police ups presence to 'disrupt crime and protect the public'

Thames Valley Police says it's disrupting crime and protecting the public with visible and unpredictable deployments.

It's as Chief Constable Jason Hogg joined specially-trained officers on patrol in Oxford earlier this week to engage with the public and deter criminals.

The force says it's part of Project Servator, which uses visible and unpredictable deployments.

Officers will arrive unannounced at various locations. These patrols could last for different lengths of time and involve varying numbers of officers.

You'll see, as a minimum, uniform and plain-clothes officers, but they might also include officers from other departments such as dog units or armed officers, depending on their specific requirements.

Officers will talk to the public, local businesses and private security staff to let them know what they're doing and remind them to be vigilant, trust their instincts and report any suspicious or unusual behaviour.

Project Servator’s patrols are highly visible, but if you see officers in your area, police say there's nothing to be concerned about.

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