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What to expect from Thames Valley Police

if you report an incident to them

 

If you want to report a homophobic, biphobic or transphobic incident to Thames Valley Police, they will ensure that:

•    you are treated with respect and as an individual

•    your incident is treated very seriously

•    your incident is handled promptly and with sensitivity

•    the information you provide is treated as confidential. It will not be shared with your family, friends or work colleagues

•    they will only contact you according to your wishes and at a place you’re happy with

 

To find out more about what happens when you contact the Police to report an incident, read HALT’s free info sheet.  Click Here

 

 

Real-life example: how local police have responded to an incident of homophobic related Grievance Bodily Harm (GBH) Click here

 

 

Contact information for reporting incidents can be found on our homepage