Matthew Barber was raised and schooled in Oxfordshire before graduating from Brunel University. He still lives in Oxfordshire, is married to Katie and has two children, Emily and Lucy; and a labrador!

Matthew is Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley, covering Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire. Elected to the role in May 2021 with a majority of nearly 80,000. He served as Deputy PCC from 2017 to 2021, during which time he took on the chairmanship of the Local Criminal Justice Board.

Matthew also served as a councillor in the Vale of White Horse for nearly nineteen years. First elected to the Council in 2003 he served as Leader from 2011 to 2018 before standing down in March 2022. He has been a director of the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership as well as founding Chairman of Vale4Business and a Board Member of Science Vale and is involved in various charitable organisations.

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Brian recently retired from Police Scotland having led on operational assurance and service acceptance for Scotland on a multi-million pound (UK Government) Home Office critical communications program - The Emergency Services Network (ESN, ESMCP).

An operational practitioner who turned academic (Criminal Psychologist) Brian conducted his part-time Doctoral research into risk management and threat mitigation (in aviation and terrorism)with particular interests in societal impact, international relations, psychology, security, aviation, and law enforcement.

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Join stand in host Rory Geoghegan in an insightful conversation with the host of the Protect & Serve Podcast and former police sergeant, Oliver Laurence.

In this gripping episode, Oliver takes us through his remarkable journey from the police cadets at Gypsy Hill police station to patrolling the expansive outback of Australia.

With candid storytelling, Oliver shares the pivotal moments and challenges that defined his career in policing, offering a unique perspective on law enforcement in both urban and remote settings. From heart-pounding encounters to moments of deep significance, this episode delves into the experiences that shaped Oliver's career and left an indelible mark on his life.

Tune in as Rory Geoghegan delves into the life and career of the former sergeant, exploring the triumphs, the hardships, and the enduring impact of a life dedicated to serving and protecting the community.

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