Behavioural Science

Innovating Policing with Thames Valley Police’s Behavioural Science Unit

In October 2022, Thames Valley Police took a pioneering step as the first police force in the UK to launch its own Behavioural Science Unit (BSciU). This initiative enhances our understanding of human behaviour and significantly impacts policing, aiming to create lasting positive changes in how we operate, improve wellbeing, and optimise the work environment.  …

Emergency call handler

Get to know emergency call handler, Candice

What inspired you to become an emergency call handler? I always had a passion for helping others, working in care brought out that passion but I wanted something more challenging and more involved. What did your training involve? It was four weeks of classroom training, with trainers that have had first-hand experience in the room. …

Policing Tomorrow

New publication explores the future of tech in policing

Policing Tomorrow – a magazine focused on science and technology within policing – features an article from TVP’s own Assistant Chief Constable, Ben Snuggs, who also happens to be chair of the National Science and Innovation Board (NSIB). Writing in the publication, ACC Snuggs discusses the work of the NSIB: “NSIB presents an exciting opportunity …

Special Constable

Bringing Life Experience to Policing

Jenny Hill discovered the opportunity to volunteer as a special constable for Thames Valley Police via a work email. She is now contributing valuable life experiences to frontline policing. Discover more about her path.   How long have you volunteered as a special constable, and what convinced you to apply?  Just over two years. We …

cadet

Creating opportunities as a Cadet Leader

PC Skye Feasey has been making a difference in her local community through her role as a cadet leader. Since joining TVP three years ago she has been instrumental in shaping the experiences of young police cadets. From teaching them about police procedures to fostering their confidence. In this Q&A, we delve into her journey, …

Community Speedwatch

Volunteers making our roads safer

Organised by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, in partnership with Community Speedwatch UK, speedwatch groups in the Thames Valley are provided with a starter kit on a loan basis, including a speed detection device, to help volunteers assist in the battle against speeding motorists. Community teams will undergo a number of training …

Chaplain TVP volunteers

A word for volunteers

As someone who has done heaps of volunteering over the years; in social services, in church, my daughters’ schools, police, children’s charity, carer for my parents, sports – we all do it and probably don’t realise the hours we put in, but our society wouldn’t function without VOLUNTEERS!I now manage our team of volunteer chaplains …

A life of crime prevention

A Life of Crime Prevention – from the beat to volunteering

We recently met with Dave – a veteran of the police, who is now giving back to policing in his role volunteering at the TVP museum at Sulhamstead. Dave’s policing career actually started with The Met, and he shared some information on why he first applied to be a police officer. I was a passionate …

Special Sergeant Roads Policing

The Special Road into Roads Policing

It’s been 13 years since Owen Swain attested as a Special Constable with Thames Valley Police. He now finds himself in the volunteer role of Special Sergeant as part of the TVP’s Roads Policing team, a Joint Operations Unit (JOU) with Hampshire Constabulary. But how did Owen come to be in this role? Like many, …