Tim Starkey, representing the Labour Party, is a dedicated candidate for the role of Police and Crime Commissioner in Thames Valley. With a robust background in law and a passionate advocate for community issues, Starkey brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to policing and crime reduction in the region.

Tim Starkey for Thames Valley PCC

Experience and Background

Tim Starkey has spent 22 years as a prosecution barrister, dealing with serious cases that range from child sexual abuse to drug dealing. His extensive legal experience has given him a profound understanding of the criminal justice system and its shortcomings. Starkey has been a vocal campaigner on various social justice issues, including opposition to the privatisation of the NHS and advocating for fair wages, underscoring his commitment to public service and community welfare.

Vision and Commitment

Starkey’s campaign focuses on rectifying the current shortcomings within the Thames Valley Police (TVP). He has expressed concern over the force’s recent performance ratings, stating, “Despite the dedication of its hard-working officers, TVP is underperforming.” The force was recently rated as “inadequate” for protecting vulnerable people and “requiring improvement” in several other key areas such as investigating crime and leadership.

Priorities for Thames Valley

Tim Starkey’s plan for improving policing and ensuring safety in Thames Valley revolves around several key priorities:

  1. Rebuilding Trust in Police: Starkey aims to strengthen neighbourhood policing to restore the essential link between the police and the communities they serve. This includes overhauling vetting and misconduct procedures to ensure accountability and integrity within the force.

  2. Cutting Knife Crime: He advocates for maintaining youth services and enhancing them through school partnerships and targeted interventions, such as one-to-one mentoring, to deter young people from engaging with gangs and county lines.

  3. Addressing Shoplifting: Collaborating with local businesses to tackle shoplifting by identifying repeat offenders and banning them from crime hotspots is another priority for Starkey.

  4. Protecting Women and Girls: A significant concern for Starkey is the lengthy process victims of rape endure before their cases go to trial. He proposes fast-tracking sexual and domestic abuse cases, improving information sharing with women at risk from violent partners, and working to change the behaviour of perpetrators.

Starkey also emphasises the necessity of a “whole society” approach to confront and change misogynistic attitudes that perpetuate violence against women and girls.

Conclusion

Tim Starkey is committed to transforming Thames Valley Police into a force capable of meeting the needs of its community while addressing its current deficiencies. His approach combines practical policing reforms with broader social initiatives to create a safer, more trusting community in Thames Valley. His readiness to tackle these challenges head-on is evident as he states, “My priorities are clear, and with your support, we can begin to make real changes for the betterment of our community.”

Starkey’s comprehensive understanding of the legal system, combined with his advocacy for social justice, positions him as a capable and visionary candidate for the role of Police and Crime Commissioner in Thames Valley.

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