11
Feb
2014
By Calvin at 12:26 GMT, 12 years ago
Issued today, 11 February 2014, 12:08pm
ACC John Campbell, gold commander for the policing operation around the on-going flooding in Thames Valley has released the following statement:
“Thames Valley Police has dedicated a significant number of officers across our Force area to assist in flood relief efforts and provide support to our local residents.
“We are also responsible for co-ordinating a number of agencies that make up the strategic command group, which includes the Environment Agency, local authorities, the Fire and Rescue services, ambulance and the military.
“There is an enormous amount of work going on across the Thames Valley to try and alleviate the flooding and put measures in place to help those that have been affected.
“I am aware that there have been rumours circulating about criminal activity and suggestions that looting has been taking place. I can state that there have been no reports to police that corroborate these rumours and additional officers have been deployed to flood affected areas to deter those who would look to exploit this situation to criminal ends.
“We are working very hard to help people and we will do everything we can to try and restore things back to normal as quickly as possible.
“I would personally like to thank all those people who have volunteered their time to help in the flood affected areas.
“Working together is exactly what is needed at this time as we all pull together to get through this, and I hope this will continue until the flood waters recede and a sense of normality has been restored.”
Thames Valley Police Press Bureau
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