volunteer photographer

Volunteer Photographer

Wendy Taylor tells us about the role of a volunteer photographer at Thames Valley Police. This is a diverse role …

Nikki Special Constable

Launching a career via the Special Constabulary

It was around the age of five when Nikki knew that she wanted to join the police – so the …

Lucy Special Constable

A Special Start to Policing

Lucy never imagined she would build her life around policing. As a teenager growing up in Reading, the police were …

Terry Special

Terry’s Journey from Special Constable to a Career in Policing

When Terry first heard about the role of Special Constable it was 1965 – a year before England won the …

Special Constable David

22 Years as a Thames Valley Police Special Constable

When David first put on the uniform in 1972 he was a farmer in his early thirties, more familiar with …

Garside Burroughs

30 Years of Service Recognised on International Women’s Day

This International Women’s Day, Thames Valley Police is proud to celebrate two of our senior leaders, Chief Superintendent Emma Burroughs …

Police officer applications open to holders of automatic-only UK driving licences

Thames Valley Police (TVP) has widened the eligibility criteria for police officer recruitment by accepting applications from candidates who hold …

Puppy Socialiser

What it’s really like being a puppy socialiser.

Take an adorable puppy into your home – with food, any potential vet’s bills and expenses all covered. It sounds …

Robert front counter

Meet Robert – Front Counter Volunteer

I work alongside Police Contact Enquiry Officers providing an effective Front Counter Service to the public, police officers and staff. …