The Oxford police officers targeting predatory behaviour

It has been three years since Project Vigilant was launched by police officers in Oxford.

The Thames Valley Police initiative sees undercover officers team up with uniformed police to prevent crime, particularly violence against women.

Officers operate in bars and clubs, as well as on the streets and public transport in partnership with British Transport Police.

A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said 201 men were stopped through the initiative between July 2021 and March 2022.

One in five of those stopped had prior links to offences related to violence against women and girls.

Report by Sinead Carroll

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